Players know it as “Catch the rabbit (U5-U6)”
Kid title: Catch the rabbit (U5-U6). Recognise the cue and press as a unit. Timed phases for a 45-minute U5-U6 session.
Fun ball each activity linked to pressing triggers. Lots of touches, short queues, coach joins in.
Organisation: Half of a 5v5 pitch; 1 ball each to start.
Coaching pointsSimple game that repeats the picture of pressing triggers with light opposition.
Organisation: Small grids or channels; rotate roles every 60–90 seconds.
Coaching pointsAdd light opposition or a constraint so players must solve pressing triggers under pressure. Rotate roles often.
Organisation: Multiple mini-pitches so everyone is playing.
Coaching pointsSmall-sided or conditioned game that scores/rewards pressing triggers. Minimal stoppages.
Organisation: Multiple mini-pitches if needed so everyone plays.
Coaching pointsPlayers share one thing they tried. Coach links back to the theme in kid language.
Organisation: Circle with the ball.
Coaching pointsSetup: 2 IP players in each box Rest players in centre box – 2 press at a time 2 passes before moving ball on Progress to 1 pass needed before moving on IP Objective: Pass the ball around the outside using all the space round the outside OP Objective: 2 people covering each “box” and pressing as soon as the ball enters their box When ball leaves your “box” go back into centre and rest Pressing
Use in creatorSetup: 3 IP players in each box Rest of players in the X between the boxes IP Objective: Pass the ball around the outside using all the space round the outside OP Objective: 1 person presses the box and rest covering the passes between When ball leaves your “box” go back and cover while someone else presses Progressions: 2 passes max in each box 2 touch max 2 people can press Coaching points: IP: - 1st touch in right direction - Make your mind up before you receive the ball OP: - When covering make a good decision Do we press with a straight run or do we cover with a Curved run? Pressing
Use in creatorSetup: 2 IP players in each box Rest of players in the X between the boxes IP Objective: Pass the ball around the outside using all the space round the outside OP Objective: 1 person presses the box and other covers pass When ball leaves your “box” go back and cover while someone else presses Progressions: 2 passes max in each box 2 touch max 2 people can press Coaching points: IP: - 1st touch in right direction - Make your mind up before you receive the ball OP: - When covering make a good decision Do we press with a straight run or do we cover with a Curved run? Pressing/Quick Passing
Use in creatorWarmup: Players in Pairs, standing opposite each other with a ball in the middle. One player runs and performs 1-2 pass then shuttles back Other player then repeats Coaching Points: Focus on the quality of the pass – especially when you get out of breath and gassed. Player not running times the pass to get to them as they return to the middle Pressing Warmup
Use in creator
