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Man-Oriented Press (Force the Long Ball)

Force a long ball with a man-oriented press. Lock man for man on every short option, deny the easy pass, force the keeper long, and step up to win the second ball.

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Duration
12 min
Total drill time
Players
7
Recommended
Pitch
60 × 44 m
Setup space
Level
Advanced
Skill required
Intensity
High
Physical demand
Age band
U13-U14
Any format

Setup & instructions

The opponents build from the keeper. Each presser locks man for man onto an opponent, tight and goalside, to take away every short option. With no easy pass, the keeper is forced long, and the midfielder steps up to win the second ball. Emphasise tight, aggressive marking and being ready to win the long ball. Rotate the pressing team and the build-up team.

Setup time: 2 min

Coaching focus

FROM SESSION PLAN

Coaching points

  • Lock on man for man, tight and goalside
  • Take away the short option, force the long ball
  • Deny the easy pass, do not get split
  • Step up early to win the long ball
  • Aggressive and brave: commit to the man

Common mistakes

  • Marking loosely, leaving a short option on
  • Getting split by a pass between two markers
  • Not stepping up to win the long ball
  • Ball-watching instead of tracking the man

Progressions & regressions

VARIATIONS

Progressions

  • Add a build-up option to test the marking
  • Finish on goal after winning the second ball
  • Trigger the press on the keeper's touch

Regressions

  • Opponents play at a set pace
  • Fewer build-up players to simplify the marking
  • Walk the man assignments first
Equipment
Cones×1
Audience
U13-U14

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