Implement a high press and play quickly forward

Session focused on coordinated pressing, high recovery, and quick transitions. The objective: impose an intense pace and turn each recovery into a scoring opportunity.

Drill #1

Warm-up: pressing, constrained play and counter

Ideal exercise for practicing pressing and playing under pressure, as well as triggering a counterattack upon ball recovery....

Drill #2

Double 3v2 with pressing from a central square

In this 3v2 (and 3v3 with pressing), your players will be able to work on coordinated press as well as transition play when losing the ball. Used by Mauricio Pochettino during his time at Tottenham....

Drill #3

Pressing then possession play in 3 zones by D. Simeone

This exercise on 3 zones by Diego Simeone, used at Atlético Madrid during the 2013/2014 season, is ideal for working on the defensive-to-attacking transition in the defensive third, with a situation of numerical disadvantage....

Drill #4

High press and quick attacks on 2 small goals

Great exercise to train your players in quick attacks following a high press. Offered at Tottenham, it's an ideal small-sided game to end a session....

Session Objectives & Focus Areas

Counter-pressing Attacking transition Defensive transition Pressing Build-up play Overload Counterattack Transition Possession

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