phase-1-do-pressing-trigger

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DESCRIPTION

Employ a mid-block 4-4-2 when the opposition are constructing from defence and do not press unless triggers arise. By not pressing, it allows the opposition to enter phase 2, or even 3, fairly quickly but ensures that the team does not become disjointed. A noticeable feature is that team stay narrow, which allows space down flanks, which in turn means they control the central vertical zone. This makes it hard for the opposition to play through the middle. The strikers, in this instance act almost like midfielders, looking to block easy passes into the centre of midfield. 

COACHING POINTS

  • player receives the ball facing his own goal, which triggers the striker to press
  • triggers can initiate a high press on the goalkeeper and his surrounding passing options and force the goalkeeper to panic and go long
  • control the central vertical zone to try and force pressing traps on the flanks.

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