Playing Out From The Back

Objective

• -Build calmly from the keeper under pressure
• -Create and use the third-man option
• -Break the first line of the press

Setup

1. 1Full goal and keeper at one end, two mini goals on halfway.
2. 2Building team versus a smaller pressing team.
3. 3Balls with the keeper.

How to play

1. 1Every rep starts with the keeper.
2. 2Building team must cross halfway in control to score a point.
3. 3Pressing team scores in either mini goal on a turnover.

Progressions

• +Extra presser
• +Must complete a pass into the far third

Regressions

• -Passive press for two passes
• -Add a free midfielder

Variations

• -Start from a goal kick
• -Ban the switch and play through the middle

Common mistakes

• -Centre backs too narrow
• -Midfielder standing in the presser's shadow
• -Rushing a long ball at the first sign of pressure