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Pressing ยท U10 to U12

7v7 pressing shape (2-3-1)

The 2-3-1 presses with the striker on the ball, the midfield three on their nearest players and the two defenders squeezing up. Simple pressing for the 7v7 format.

U10 to U12Ages
14 plus keepersPlayers
7v7 pitchArea
15 to 20 minsTime

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Set-up

  • 7v7 game; one team in a 2-3-1 pressing shape.
  • Coach restarts from the opposing keeper.

Equipment: 2 goals, bibs, balls

How it works

  1. Opposition keeper rolls out to a defender.
  2. Striker presses the ball; midfielders mark nearest players.
  3. Win it and attack quickly; swap roles after 5 minutes.

Coaching points

  • Striker presses to show one way.
  • Midfield three: tight to your player when the ball comes.
  • Defenders: step up to keep it compact.

Formations this drill suits

2-3-1 (7v7) drills

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Make it easier

  • Opponents must roll out

Make it harder

  • Equal numbers, no restrictions

AttackersDefendersKeeper / neutral- - โ†’ Passโ†’ Runใ€ฐโ†’ Dribble

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