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FREE WEBINAR

Center-Back’s Offensive Role in a Back Three

In modern football, the back three is no longer only a defensive structure. It is a key platform to control the game, create superiority, and stabilize the team in possession.

In this series of two webinars, we will analyze the individual role of the center-back within a line of three during the offensive phase. We will break down different game scenarios, including build-up, progression against mid-blocks, attacks versus low-blocks, and goal-kick situations.

The focus will be on how each center-back must interpret space, manage width and depth, and provide the right type of support to generate advantages from the first line. We will also address passing priorities, decision-making criteria, and defensive vigilance when the team is in possession.

MARCH 18th
6pm CET / 12pm EST

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FREE WEBINAR

Center-Back’s Offensive Role in a Back Three

In modern football, the back three is no longer only a defensive structure. It is a key platform to control the game, create superiority, and stabilize the team in possession.

In this series of two webinars, we will analyze the individual role of the center-back within a line of three during the offensive phase. We will break down different game scenarios, including build-up, progression against mid-blocks, attacks versus low-blocks, and goal-kick situations.

The focus will be on how each center-back must interpret space, manage width and depth, and provide the right type of support to generate advantages from the first line. We will also address passing priorities, decision-making criteria, and defensive vigilance when the team is in possession.

WEBINAR CONTENT

  • The offensive role of center backs in a back three defensive line
  • How to adjust behavior based on different game episodes (build-up, vs mid-block…)

  • Creating width, depth, and optimal support positioning to stabilize the team in possession

  • How to generate advantages from this position

  • Types, priorities and characteristics of passing based on positioning and tactical intention

  • Rest defense principles in a back three structure while the team is attacking

  • Examples in video to illustrate all concepts explained

WEBINAR PRESENTER

OscarGarcia_PZPN_2

OSCAR GARCIA

  • Ekkono Licensed Coach: Technical Director Ekkono Coaches Academy

  • Jönköpings Södra IF: 1st Team Head Coach

  • HJK Helsinki: 1st Team Assistant Coach

  • Albirex Niigata: Methodology Director

WHAT COACHES

SAY ABOUT US

Thousands of coaches have trusted us over the past decades to achieve their career goals. Find out more about what these coaches say about our academy.

"Ekkono, with its technical support and coaching education, has been an excellent complement and support for my professional career"
Jimmy Thelin
Aberdeen FC
"The Ekkono Method has helped me structure my game model, improve my understanding of team fundamentals, and provide positional details that truly make a difference on the field!"
Aleksandar Lukovic
Serbia U19
"The Ekkono Method helped me understand better the game and become professional"
Cesc Fàbregas
Como 1907
"Ekkono has strongly influenced my way of understanding and structuring game methodology and has helped me create a deep understanding of individual and collective fundamentals for players."
Erin Ridley
San Jose Earthquakes
"Ekkono helped me to structure and see the game better. It helped me create an overall picture of coaching to move both the player and the game forward"
Erol Ates
GIF Sundsvall
"I see Ekkono as a reliable, appealing approach that helps coaches provide players the tools they need to make better decisions."
Alex Covelo
San Jose Earthquakes
"Since I learned Ekkono Method, my soccer vision as a coach totally changed. This methodology helps players and coaches to understand the game very well."
Toru Ota
FC Nantes

ABOUT THE

EKKONO METHOD

Ekkono is a football training method used for more than 40 professional clubs and football federations all over the world

ABOUT THE

EKKONO METHOD

Ekkono is a football training method used for more than 40 professional clubs and football federations all over the world

WHAT PLAYERS

SAY ABOUT US

We are honored to work with some of the best players in the World and this is what they say about us.
"The Ekkono Method helped me gain better tactical understanding of my position, and identify details that I need to improve in in order to become a better player and take the next step in my career"
Carl Starfelt
Sweden
"I got immediate improvement on my performance due to my work with Ekkono"
Christian Pulisic
United States
"The Ekkono Method helped me interpret the game better and make better decisions"
Irene Paredes
Spain
"The Ekkono Method makes you a smart player, therefore it maximizes your performance"
Verónica Boquete
Spain
"The Ekkono Method did a fantastic job analyzing, organizing, and explaining their work so it was so efficient, easy to understand and applicable. They can definitely help any player to continue to improve."
Andi Sullivan
USA
"I have improved my performance in my new position as a center back thanks to the Ekkono Method."
David López
Spain
"I have been using the Ekkono Method individual coaching program for some time. They analyze me in video, provide me with quality feedback through private sessions and help me improve every day"
Unai Bilbao
Spain
"Ekkono Method has been of great help to me in improving my performance. I am looking forward to continue the program during the coming season."
Rasheedat Ajibade
Nigeria
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