Football/Soccer Session (Beginner): General practice - Playing out from the back

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Set up

15x25 area. 4 players on the outside on each line, 1 player in the middle are the attackers. 2 players in the middle defenders. 5v2.  Balls around the outside for a quick restart.

Explanation 

Attackers keep the ball. Attackers on the outside cannot enter the area. Players on the inside cannot challenge the players on the outside.

Targets 

Can the players on the outside find the player on the inside to connect with the players on the outside.

Play through the line - Around, over or through 

Middle player playing on the shoulder not getting close to the ball.

Challenges 

Player in the middle play 2 touch 1 if possible

Body position in the middle to receive to go forward 

Players on the outside - player short to draw defends in then can they punish with a split pass

May need to use disguise 

Progression 

Add extra attacker and defender to the middle

Key points 

Player in the middle active, constantly trying to find the gap to receive the ball.

Open body to play forward quickly