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Session 263: 8v8+4 Playing Through the Press

Possession, Passing, Attacking, Defending, Pressing, Transition Youth Development Phase, Senior Phase 15+ Players 70x50 yards (or full half pitch), divided into 4 vertical zones of roughly equal width PRO

Added February 2026

Drill diagram for Session 263: 8v8+4 Playing Through the Press
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Instructions
Set up a large rectangular area (approx. 70x50 yards) with two full-size goals…
Focus Points
Receive with an open body shape, always orient hips and shoulders to see…
Progressions
Limit blue team to 2 touches maximum to increase decision speed and reduce safe…
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