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Applying Pressure Drills

Closing the gap fast and forcing the opponent into mistakes

5 drills
Core โฑ 10 min

Press the Trigger

As soon as a loose or backward pass happens, the presser sprints to close down on a curved run, arri...

๐Ÿ‘ค U10โ€“U14 ยท ๐Ÿง‘โ€๐Ÿคโ€๐Ÿง‘ 2 players
Skill โฑ 10 min

Curved Approach

Defender approaches on a banana run to show the attacker onto their weaker side and toward the touch...

๐Ÿ‘ค U12โ€“U15 ยท ๐Ÿง‘โ€๐Ÿคโ€๐Ÿง‘ 2 players
Game โฑ 12 min

Two-Second Squeeze

On a coach call, two defenders press the ball carrier and the nearest passing option at once, aiming...

๐Ÿ‘ค U12โ€“U15 ยท ๐Ÿง‘โ€๐Ÿคโ€๐Ÿง‘ 3 players
Core โฑ 12 min

Press & Cover

One defender presses the ball while a partner drops to cover the space behind. Players swap roles ea...

๐Ÿ‘ค U12โ€“U15 ยท ๐Ÿง‘โ€๐Ÿคโ€๐Ÿง‘ 4 players
Game โฑ 12 min

Touchline Trap

Use the sideline as an extra defender: the presser angles the attacker toward the line where a secon...

๐Ÿ‘ค U13โ€“U15 ยท ๐Ÿง‘โ€๐Ÿคโ€๐Ÿง‘ 3 players

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