Recognise the cue and press as a unit. Timed phases for a 60-minute U11-U12 session.
Ball-each or light rondo that previews pressing triggers. Raise intensity gradually.
Organisation: Arrival grids as players arrive; continuous ball supply.
Coaching pointsDirectional game with a clear condition that makes pressing triggers the easiest path to success.
Organisation: Pitch size matched to age; bibs and multi-ball restart.
Coaching pointsIsolated repetition of the key action for pressing triggers, then rebuild toward the game picture.
Organisation: Lanes or grids; 1–2 coaches / helpers feeding balls.
Coaching pointsOpen or lightly conditioned game. Freeze only to reinforce one coaching point from the theme.
Organisation: Age-appropriate pitch; keep balls ready.
Coaching pointsPlayers answer: What was the theme? When was it hardest? What will you try next match?
Organisation: Team huddle.
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
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