Pressing Down One Side
Team pressing practice where the defending unit directs the opponent's build-up toward one side and prevents the switch.
Force build-up play into a pressing trap on one side
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Players
13
Duration
16 min
Goalkeepers
1
Equipment
Balls, Cones, Mini goals, Full goal
Difficulty
Advanced
Age group
U14–U18
Category
Defending
Type
Pressing
Organization
Use approximately half a pitch. A build-up team including goalkeeper plays against a pressing team. Add mini goals or gates as progression targets for the build-up side.
Coaching Points
First presser determines direction; close the switch; narrow the next lines behind the press; protect central access; transition quickly after regaining possession.
Progressions
- Allow more build-up players or increase the width to challenge the press.
Regressions
- Reduce build-up options or narrow the playing area.
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