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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
Meet the Expert

Tony Mee

  • Academy Coach
  • UEFA A Licensed Coach
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