CB and CDM Dropping

Improve defenders' ability to play out from the back under pressure, maintain possession, and transition into controlled progression through the thirds.

• The Blue team (defenders) start with possession and must pass back to the goalkeeper. • Once the ball reaches the goalkeeper, all players drop into the box to receive. • The objective for the Blue team is to complete five passes inside the defensive zone before advancing. • The Red team (attackers) apply pressure, aiming to win possession and score immediately. • If the Blue team successfully makes five passes, they must then progress the ball through the pole gate and continue play into the yellow zone. • In the yellow zone, the Blue team must navigate through the cone gates while still under defensive pressure. • In this zone, there are no pass restrictions, allowing for quicker attacking play.