There are two main options when it comes to outletting, back four or back three.
Back four: great for younger/less experienced teams
Back three: great for extending players, can be a very attacking set up
It is important to have players in the freeman/sweeper and Centre back role that have the following qualities; good vision, accuracy, decision making, consistency, speed.
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