10-P11 · Medium-sided game · U15 up to adult
High Press to Win Possession
High Press to Win Possession is a medium-sided game for U15 up to adult teams (15 players, 50 × 50 yards) that works on defending, counter attacking and press and cover.
This medium sided game takes place on half of a pitch and develops attackers ability to press high and win possession in the final 3rd.
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1:50 - Age group
- U15 up to adult
- Players
- 15 players
- Area
- 50 × 50 yards (1/2 Pitch)
- Time
- 30–35 minutes
- Goalkeeper
- Yes
- Coaches
- 1
- Practice type
- Medium-sided game
- Coach level
- Advanced (B Licence)
How it's set up
This medium sided game takes place in a full half of a pitch and focuses on developing attackers ability to press high and win possession in the final third. We have a 7 v 7 outfield game, with a goal and GK on one end and two mini goals on the other. The ball begins with GK who triggers play with a short goal kick. The attacking team must work as a unit to create pressing traps in various scenarios outlined throughout the practice video. If the attackers win possession, they must combine quickly to finish, If the defenders break the press they can finish in either of the two mini goals. The ball will restart with the GK and on the coaches call.
Key coaching points
- Set pressing traps as a team
- Force difficult long passes to create interception opportunities
- Create defensive overloads to force mistakes
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 (1:50) 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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