Playing Out From the Back
Build confidence with the ball at your feet for modern goalkeeper play.
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Side-on, camera waist-to-chest height (~3–5 ft off the ground), 10–15 yards back — receiving first touch AND outgoing pass both visible.
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Receive back-passes and play out from the back with composure under pressure.
Goal, gloves, ball, 2-3 cones, partner to play balls back to you.
- Receive back passes from partner under no pressure
- Take a good first touch away from pressure
- Practice short passes to each side of the box
- Work on driven passes to midfield targets
- Gradually add a 'pressing' player to simulate pressure
- Scan before the ball arrives. Know where the pressure is coming from, where your teammates are positioned, and which passing option will be available after the first touch.
- Open body shape on receiving — back foot to the ball
- First touch sets up the next pass cleanly
- Eyes scan before the ball arrives
- Decision is calm — short, switch, or driven
- Heavy first touch into pressure
- No plan before the ball arrives
- Always playing the safe back pass — no progressive options
- Panic clearing instead of playing out
Foundation
Receive a slow back-pass, return cleanly to a static target.
Form
Receive a paced back-pass, switch to the opposite side of the box.
Tempo
Receive under no pressure, play to a moving teammate.
Pressure
Add a passive presser, find the safe option.
Match Rhythm
Add an active presser, decision-making under pressure.
Mastery
Live build-up scenario from a back-pass under pressure.
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