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High pressing in a match
  • Attacking
  • 11 - 15

High Press Game

Difficulty

dave

Written by Dave Clarke

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We play teams that build up from the back leaving space for the counter attack if the defending team presses high up the pitch. Once they win the ball they can then attack the space left by the defenders and create goal scoring chances.

Coaching Objectives

Look for attacking players pressing quickly and aggressively high up the pitch. Once they win possession move at speed to set up chances to score goals. Movement of supporting players is key with attackers splitting defences with good runs beyond the defensive line.

 

Drill Setup

  • 25 Mins
  • 13 Players
  • 1 Goals
  • 6 Bibs
  • Half pitch y

What the Players Do

Use half a pitch with a goal at one end and a scoring zone at the other. Play 8 defending the big goal (blue) including a goalkeeper versus 6 yellow.  Start with the goalkeeper passing out…

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