High Press: Front Third

Set up

Field

Use roughly 2/3 of a full-size pitch and begin from the yellow-cone starting point, which can be moved.

Players

13 or more players. Set both teams in specific 3-2-2 formations, with Red as the coached defending team. Use 7 Yellow attackers, 7 Red defenders, and 1 Green goalkeeper.

Keeper

Yes. One.

How it runs

1. 1.The opening picture begins at the yellow cone with a misplaced pass forward to A1.
2. 2.At the start, A1 receives the mishit pass from D3 and plays to outside fullback A2.
3. 3.Delay the defenders enough to preserve the intended picture; one option is to prevent movement until A2's first touch.
4. 4.The defensive unit then begins its pressure, led by D1 closing the ball immediately.
5. 5.Yellow combines to create chances on the full-size goal.
6. 6.Coach Red on the individual and group defending details that apply from midfield into the attacking third.

After each rep

After 10 minutes, switch the attacking and defending roles; the restart location may also be changed.

How to win

Yellow scores on the full goal, while Red scores by passing through the gate goals.