Week 10: Back 4 Organisation and 1v1 Defending

Module: Master The Game: 12-18 Years Old Classroom: Use The 360TFT Game Model Phase: Out Of Possession

Session Focus

Back 4 Organisation and 1v1 Defending

This session develops defensive unit organisation, focusing on the back four’s shape, communication, and individual defending qualities in 1v1 situations.

Key Learning Outcomes

• Back four shape and communication
• Covering and balancing as a defensive unit
• 1v1 defending technique and positioning
• When to show inside vs outside
• Recovery defending when isolated

Coaching Points

• Line management and depth
• Verbal and non-verbal communication
• Body position in 1v1 situations
• Timing of tackles and interventions
• Forcing attackers onto weaker foot

This content is part of the 360TFT Football Coaching Academy - Use The 360TFT Game Model

Note: Full session diagrams and detailed coaching points are available in the Football Coaching Academy classroom.