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Throw-In Patterns and Goal Kick Build-Out

Three throw-in patterns from defensive third, midfield, and attacking third

Theme

Technical

Duration

14 min

Players (min–rec–max)

11–11–11

Equipment

balls, cones

Set-up

Three throw-in patterns from defensive third, midfield, and attacking third. Then GK build-out: short to CB, then play through the lines. Walk through each pattern twice, then live at half-pace.

Coaching points

  • Throw-ins are possession; treat them like a free kick, not a random restart
  • Carson Kramer and Landon Beck — know your throw-in patterns by heart before Saturday
  • GK build: if the press comes, don't panic — play to the free man, trust the shape

Progressions

  • Add a passive press to the build-out to simulate opposition pressure
  • Live build-out vs two active pressers who can score if they win it in the defensive third