Playing Out From the Back
Improve build-up play under pressure by encouraging defenders to progress the ball effectively while attackers press with intensity.
Objective
Improve build-up play under pressure by encouraging defenders to progress the ball effectively while attackers press with intensity.
Coaching points
• Body Position & Awareness: Encourage defenders to scan and position themselves to receive and distribute effectively. • Breaking the Press: Identify when to pass or carry the ball forward to escape pressure. • Quick Decision-Making: Defenders should react quickly under pressure to retain possession. • Pressing Cues: Attackers must coordinate their press to force mistakes and capitalize on turnovers.
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Content provenance
Authorship verified from the source asset: Kevin Middleton · Canva · PNG export.
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