Build-Out Line
Youth & DevelopmentA line painted on 7v7 development fields. When the goalkeeper has the ball, opponents must retreat behind this line to allow the team to learn how to play out from the back.
Related Terms in Youth & Development
Recruit
A youth player who is being actively courted by college coaches or professional academies.
ODP (Olympic Development Program)
A US youth soccer program designed to identify and develop high-level players.
Equal Playing Time
A philosophy or rule in recreational soccer ensuring every child plays the same number of minutes, regardless of ability.
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