How to Train Ball-Playing Centre-Backs ⚽ | 3 Pro-Level Build-Up Drills 🔥🔁

Want your defenders to play out like pros under pressure? ⚽🧠 This video breaks down 3 progressive build-up drills designed to develop ball-playing centre-backs and deep-lying midfielders who can dominate possession from the back. We’ll guide you through 3 game-realistic levels of training: 🔹 Level 1 – Basic Build-Up & Ball Reception Start the play from the goalkeeper and execute clean passes into pressure. Learn the V-movement, positional spacing, and key concepts like "coming into the ball" and creating triangles. 🔹 Level 2 – Advanced Reception & Turning Train specific techniques like no-touch passes, inward turns, and the double chop to beat pressing strikers. Perfect for defenders who need to play fast and clean under pressure. 🔹 Level 3 – Integrated Build-Up & Tactical Execution Combine centre-backs, sixes, and wide players into a full build-up structure. Focus on scanning, coordination, and playing through the press with real match scenarios that link to goal-scoring or counter actions. 🎯 These drills are ideal for: ✅ Centre-backs who want to become ball-playing anchors ✅ Defensive midfielders (6s) who set the rhythm ✅ Coaches looking to train structured build-up play ✅ Learn to build with confidence, think ahead, and control the game from the first touch. 👟 Want more elite-level technical training? Check out our full online program: https://www.profootballerskills.com 💬 Which build-up level challenged you the most? Let us know in the comments! 👍 Like, subscribe & hit the bell so you never miss a session. 📌 More from Pelota Academy Academy site: https://www.pelota.nl Technical Course: https://www.profootballerskills.com Full Training Program (Best Value): https://bit.ly/3BZdVCA Subscribe:    / @profootballerskills   Share this session:    • How to Train Ball-Playing Centre-Backs ⚽ |...   Contact us: [email protected]