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Equipment, Setup & Instructions
Equipment
- Cones
- Bibs
- Footballs (minimum 2)
Setup
- Area: 22x22 yard square marked with cones
- Team Red: 3 red outfield players start spaced evenly across the area
- Team Blue: 3 blue outfield players start spaced evenly across the area
- Equipment: 4 cones marking the corners of the 22x22 yard square, bibs for both teams, minimum 2 footballs
Instructions
- The possessing team attempts to maintain control with passes.
- The opposing team must press immediately to regain possession.
- Play in short, intense rounds, switching roles quickly between rounds.
- Reset positions and begin each new round with a designated possessing team.
Coaching Points
- Quick pressing: close space in 1-2 steps.
- Angle pressing: force the opponent away from danger.
- Press collectively: 2-3 players closing in together.
- Immediate recovery after loss: prevent opponent's turn.
- Compact body shape: low, side-on stance.
- Communication: use simple phrases like “close”, “cover”.
- Reward effective pressing by awarding points upon possession recovery.
- Immediate resets to maintain intensity.
- Encourage positioning over reckless challenges.
Variations
Make it harder:
1. Reduce grid to 15m x 15m.
2. Limit ball-playing team to 1-2 touches.
3. Pressing team scores if possession is regained within 5 seconds.
Make it easier:
1. Increase grid to 25m x 25m.
2. Allow ball-playing team unlimited touches.
3. Introduce a 'safe player' for support passes.
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