Soccer
Pressing Trigger Recognition
Recognize and react to team pressing triggers
15 min
5 x 3 minute waves
Intermediate
Demonstration video coming soon
Instructions
- 1Play 6v6 possession where the defending team presses only on specific triggers.
- 2Trigger the press on a heavy touch, backward pass, or pass into a corner.
- 3Nearest defender closes down immediately while others cut passing lanes.
- 4Reset and repeat, calling out the trigger after each win.
What to focus on
Recognizing the trigger instantly and pressing as a coordinated unit.
Common mistake
Pressing individually without teammates covering passing lanes.