31-P10 · Phase of play · U15 up to adult
Beat The Press to Attack (433)
Beat The Press to Attack (433) is a phase of play for U15 up to adult teams (12 players, 30 × 25 yards) that works on passing, movement and press and cover.
This phase of play practice focuses on breaking through a press with structured build-up play and quick combinations to finish.
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1:40 - Age group
- U15 up to adult
- Players
- 12 players
- Area
- 30 × 25 yards (1/4 Pitch)
- Time
- 30–40 minutes
- Practice type
- Phase of play
- Coach level
- Advanced (B Licence)
How it's set up
This phase of play practice takes place in a 30 by 25-yard area, focusing on structured build-up play to break the opposition’s press and create goal-scoring opportunities. The exercise begins with the attacking team’s goalkeeper, who looks to progress play through controlled passing sequences. The team must combine effectively, working the ball through the central striker before setting up a finish from wide areas (6 yard zones) in either of the two mini goals. If the defenders win possession, they can counter and look to finish past the goalkeeper.
Key coaching points
- If the striker presses the GK directly - use the CB to play out
- If the striker presses the GK from the CB’s Side - use the CDM bounce pass
- Midfielders and neutral striker must adjust positioning to offer passing options
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 (1:40) 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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