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Fullback / wingback · Soccer training in Brentwood, CA
Fullback & wingback training
Fullbacks and wingbacks defend 1v1 out wide, then overlap and deliver crosses. They need fitness, repeat sprints, and crossing with both feet.
What we train
1v1 defending wide
Showing wingers down the line, staying connected to the center back and not diving in.
Overlaps and underlaps
Timing runs to support the winger and arriving at speed.
Crossing and cutbacks
Driven, whipped and pulled-back deliveries from different areas.
Repeat sprints
Conditioning to get up and back for a whole game.
Drills to do at home
Cross on the run
- Setup:
- Dribble 20 m along the sideline, then cross into a target zone.
- Reps:
- 10 each foot.
- Coaching point:
- Look up before the last touch; plant foot beside the ball.
Shuttle repeats
- Setup:
- Cones at 0, 10, 20 and 30 m.
- Reps:
- 6 shuttles, 30 seconds rest.
- Coaching point:
- Low and fast turns; keep form when tired.
Wall one-twos
- Setup:
- Pass to a wall at an angle and run onto the return.
- Reps:
- 3 × 15.
- Coaching point:
- Pass and move immediately, like an overlap.
Common questions
What makes a good modern fullback?
Reliable 1v1 defending, the fitness to attack and recover, and quality crossing and passing.
How can a fullback improve crossing?
Practice crossing on the move with both feet, aiming at zones like the near post, penalty spot and cutback area.