25-P1 · Skill practice · U12–U17
3 v 3 High Pressing Game
3 v 3 High Pressing Game is a skill practice for U12–U17 teams (12 players, 25 × 28 yards) that works on defending, defensive transition and press and cover.
This skill practice takes place in a 25 by 28-yard area and focuses on developing the high press.
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1:43 - Age group
- U12–U17
- Players
- 12 players
- Area
- 25 × 28 yards (1/4 Pitch)
- Time
- 20–30 minutes
- Goalkeeper
- No
- Coaches
- 1
- Practice type
- Skill practice
- Coach level
- Beginner (D Licence)
How it's set up
This practice takes place in a 25 by 28-yard area and focuses on developing the high press. We setup by creating a 12-yard pressing zone, with two mini goals at the end of this area and one medium sized goal on the other end. Players will begin as shown in the session image, working in groups of three. To begin, the three Gold players (8,6 & 10) start with a ball, entering the area when triggered by the coach. The three Red players ( 7,9 & 11) are the pressing players, who will begin their press as soon as the players enter the area. The objective is for the three pressing players to win the ball from the player they are directly up against (1 v 1) and finish in either of the two mini goals. If the attacking players beat the press, they can drive forward and finish in the medium sized goal. Teams will switch after every completed round.
Key coaching points
- Immediate pressure on the ball - speed to press quickly after attack is triggered
- Wide defenders must use the outline as a an extra defender - forcing play wide
- Body shape to force direction
Also in the full practice
- 1 progression to make it harder as your players improveIn Club
- 3 player questions to check understanding during the practiceIn Club
- The coach-led video (1:43) how to set it up and deliver itIn Club
- Add it to your team's Dugout drop it into a session plan with your warm-up and gameIn Club
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