The nearest pressing player goes to press and the second presser cover and anticipates the pass. Good movement to force passes and get the passing players making mistakes.

The player in the centre needs good body position to receive and know where the team mate is to pass to. A side on position so he/she can see both players is vital.Og

Players need to be controlling the ball with one touch then turning and making an accurate pass with the other foot. The most accurate pass will be with the side foot after making the turn from a good first touch.

Pay attention to the passes and the speed which the ball circulates at. Never lose control over the speed of the ball, speed up or slow down the ball’s speed.

Attacker must slow play down until other strikers can help press

Tactics
11 - 15

High Press With Two Strikers

Difficulty

Written by Dave Clarke

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It is quite difficult for one striker to press high and try to win the ball so they must try to slow play until a second player can cover

Coaching Objectives

Having one player pressing could work in small sided games but on a big pitch there needs to be more players.

Drill Setup

10 Mins
8 Players
2 Bibs
10 x 15 y

What the Players Do

Split the area into two zones. A team of three are in each zone with the team of two pressing players in both zones. Add 5 yard zones for the pressing team to score in. The coach plays out…

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