WU-34 · Warm-up · U12 up to adult

Pass and Press Activation

Pass and Press Activation is a warm-up for U12 up to adult teams (4 players, 10 × 20 yards) that works on passing, combinations and press and cover.

This practice takes place in a small 10 by 10-yard area and focuses on activating players passing and pressing for the upcoming session.

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Pass and Press Activation: still from the Touchtight coaching video 1:13
Age group
U12 up to adult
Players
4 players
Area
10 × 20 yards (1/8 Pitch)
Time
15–30 minutes
Goalkeeper
No
Coaches
1
Practice type
Warm-up
Coach level
Beginner (D Licence)

How it's set up

This practice takes place in a small 10 by 10-yard area and focuses on activating players passing and pressing for the upcoming session. We setup by creating a small 4 by 4-yard square with players starting as shown in the example image. To begin, the first player (10) passes to their teammate (9) who plays across on one touch. After playing across, they will press quickly to apply pressure to the receiver (8) who must take their touch wide to avoid the pressing player. They will then pass across to the player (7) who plays a 1-2 centrally before restarting the sequence.

Setup diagram for Pass and Press Activation: pitch area, player positions and movements
Setup diagram · tap to enlarge

Key coaching points

  1. Directional first touch away from pressing player
  2. Speed to get across and press after pass
  3. Passing weight and accuracy

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 (1:13) 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

Run it with your team.

Watch WU-34 in full, then add it to your next session. It's one of over 1,000 practices in the Touchtight Club library.

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