High-Press Trigger SSG — 7v7

Two teams of seven play on a narrow field with small goals. When the ball goes to the goalkeeper or a designated back player, both teams must press immediately — reward is a goal if won within four seconds. Otherwise, normal play. Coach restarts quickly to keep intensity up.

• Press as a unit — if the striker presses alone it's useless
• Cut the passing lanes, don't just run at the ball
• Stay compact — the press fails if there are gaps behind it

• Allow the pressing team an extra player (8v7) to practice winning the press consistently before making it equal
• Add a counter-press rule: defending team scores a bonus point if they recover possession within three seconds of losing it