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6v6 Press-to-Play-Forward Game — Regain High, Find the First Runner

A 6v6 directional game that rewards teams for converting a high regain into a forward action within a short time window.

Connect a high regain with an immediate forward pass or run before the opponent can recover.
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Press-to-Play-Forward
Players
12
Duration
16 min
Equipment
Balls, Cones, Bibs, Mini goals
Difficulty
Advanced
Age group
U12–U18
Type
Transition

Organization

Use a 38x28m pitch divided into three horizontal bands. After a regain in the attacking half, the team has five seconds to connect a forward pass or carry into the final band.

Coaching Points

First thought after regain is forward | Nearest runner attacks space immediately | Ball carrier scans before the tackle is complete | Support underneath in case forward play is blocked | Do not force a low-quality pass

Progressions

  • Require the forward action to create a shot or goal attempt.

Regressions

  • Increase the time window to eight seconds.
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