INTRODUCTION TO PRESSING TRIGGERS

The team in possession play in a 4v2 Rondo in an attempt to keep the ball. They must constantly be scanning and aware of uncomming defenders as when they chose to do so – the two defenders in the other half can come and press the ball. Only once this has happened can the 4 in possession look to break out of the half and towards the goal.

Coaching Points:

-Make the two defenders waiting to press aware of some triggers to press to give themselves the best possible oppertunity to win the ball. When not pressing they should be shifting side to side in relation with the ball

-Address transition of those in possession, if a bad touch or pass happens and the other team press then quickly look to recover, or if they win the ball, counter press to win it back and break up the pitch