Build Up

Playing Out From the Back

Improve build-up play under pressure by encouraging defenders to progress the ball effectively while attackers press with intensity.

Pitch Setup

Playing Out From the Back pitch diagram preview

Setup

  • ✓Instructions:
  • ✓Split players into two teams of 8, with each team forming a defensive line of four and an attacking line of three.

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