Start with a 30 x 30 square. (size to suit needs) 7 v 4 Red team must complete 5 passes before breaking out from the squared area and attempting to score. The yellow team must press and try to win the ball back. If they win it, game restarts with Reds. Progression - Add in yellow team can break out and score in opposite goal (any amount of touches for yellow). Reduce size for difficulty adjust.
Good Technique Press as a team movement communication 1v1 vs goalkeeper.
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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