Possession, Passing, Defending, First touch, Transitions
Two teams + 2 jokers (30×15 m, zones 10–5–10 m). Team A builds up play in the end zone (3v2 + joker) and tries to play through the pivot player in the narrow middle zone to the other end, where the joker receives. From the defending team, 2 press in the end zone, 1 screens the middle zone. After winning the ball, the team that won it starts the build-up from their own end zone. The pivot simulates a midfielder, and the players in the end zones simulate centre-backs.
Building up from the back line through midfield and forwards. Receiving with your back to goal, open body shape to either side. Reading the game picture, playing between the lines, and speed in transitions.
Three-zone build-up game is a football drill on TacticsBoard. Category: Possession, Passing, Defending, First touch, Transitions. Age group: U13+. Browse more football drills or create your own for free.