Playing Out From The Back

Set Up

• N/A
• 40 x 30 yard area divided into four 10 yard channels
• 2 teams of 6 - 3 players per channel
• Footballs, cones, bibs

Objectives

• Develop passing and receiving techniques.
• Develop passing and receiving techniques.
• Drawing the defensive line out of shape.
  

Details

• The team with the ball attempts to keep possession
• Score points by passing between defensive lines (as shown in diagram)
• Possession may be kept around defensive lines but will not score a point
• Players must remain in their channel throughout
• If defensive team wins the ball, they transition into the attacking team
• Rotate the channels the players are in after a set period

Alterations

Regression

• Increase size of channels

Progression

• Play with touch limit
• Play with a time limit for the ball in each channel
  

Coaching Points

• Keep the ball moving in possession
• Draw defensive line out of shape
• Play penetrating when it presents itself
• Do not force passes and surrender possession
  
• Disguise penetrating pass by using the outside of foot
  

Tony Mee

• Academy Coach
• UEFA A Licensed Coach