Defensive Pressing 3v3
Builds coordinated pressing triggers, footwork, and cover behind the first defender. Effective pressure creates rushed passes and transition chances.
15 min
6 players
Intermediate0.00s / 4.20s
Instructions
- 1D1 presses A1 immediately after receiving ball
- 2A1 escapes pressure and passes to A2
- 3D2 closes down A2 quickly
- 4A2 passes to A3
- 5D3 tries to block passing lane
- 6A3 escapes pressure and returns pass to A2
- 7A2 shoots on goal
Coaching Points
- Close down the ball immediately after it's received — give no time to scan
- Pressing defender keeps outside-foot forward to funnel attacker inside
- Second defender reads the ball-carrier's eyes to anticipate the outlet pass
- Communicate 'press' each time you engage so teammates know to cover passing lanes
- If the press is broken, recover quickly — disorganized retreating defense is more dangerous