Passer-Behind Support — Follow the Ball, Become the Safety Option
A moving passing exercise where the player who breaks a line does not remain behind. The passer follows the action and becomes the safe support underneath the next receiver.
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Organization
Set three staggered gates in a 22x14m channel. A passes forward to B and immediately follows 5–7m behind. B can play forward to C or bounce back to A if the forward lane is closed. Players rotate through the gates after each sequence.
Coaching Points
Passer moves as soon as the ball leaves the foot | Maintain enough depth to see the whole action | Do not crowd the receiver from behind | Receiver scans forward before using the safety pass | Supporting player receives side-on to switch or play forward again
Progressions
- Add a defender pressing B from the front so the safety support becomes a live decision.
Regressions
- Predetermine every second repetition as a bounce back to the supporting passer.
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