6v5 Press Resistance — Escape the High Press
A 6v5 directional possession exercise that trains short combinations and switches to escape a high press.
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Organization
Mark a 35x28 m area with two exit gates on the far side. Six build-up players keep the ball against five aggressive pressers. The possession team scores by carrying or passing through an exit gate under control.
Coaching Points
Offer short and long solutions; Recognise the spare player quickly; Use bounce passes to escape pressure; Switch when one side is overloaded; Protect the ball with the body when needed
Progressions
- Reduce the exit gates and limit the possession team to two touches.
Regressions
- Increase area size or reduce pressers to four.
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