25-P8 · Wave of play · U15 up to adult
High Press Wave Game
High Press Wave Game is a wave of play for U15 up to adult teams (14 players, 20 × 25 yards) that works on defending, counter attacking and defensive transition.
This wave practice takes place in a 20 by 25-yard area and focuses on developing teams ability to press as a unit, win possession & counter.
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2:38 - Age group
- U15 up to adult
- Players
- 14 players
- Area
- 20 × 25 yards (1/8 Pitch)
- Time
- 25–30 minutes
- Goalkeeper
- Yes
- Coaches
- 1
- Practice type
- Wave of play
- Coach level
- Advanced (B Licence)
How it's set up
This wave practice takes place in a 20 by 25-yard area and focuses on developing teams ability to press as a unit, win possession and counter. We setup by splitting players into four groups of three players each, with a goal and goalkeeper on each end. To begin, one team will start with possession while the other team start as the defenders, whose objective is to press high and win possession. If the defenders win possession, they can counter attack and finish past the goalkeeper. The initial defending team will switch out after every round, with the initial attacking team becoming the defending team. Maintain a good flow throughout, with teams quickly transitioning from attacking to defending. Change the groups of three players to provide a new challenge every few rounds.
Key coaching points
- Speed and intensity of the high press - press as a unit
- Force direction to create opportunities to intercept
- Stay compact - don’t allow attackers to penetrate easily
Also in the full practice
- 3 progressions to make it harder as your players improveIn Club
- 2 player questions to check understanding during the practiceIn Club
- The coach-led video (2:38) 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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