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Mid-Block Press

Hold a compact mid-block and win the ball on the trigger. Stay patient and connected, spring together the moment the ball enters the pressing zone, jump the receiver, shut the exits, and win it to counter.

Live animationPRS
Duration
12 min
Total drill time
Players
4
Recommended
Pitch
30 × 20 m
Setup space
Level
Advanced
Skill required
Intensity
High
Physical demand
Age band
U13-U14
Any format

Setup & instructions

The opponent plays out into a mid-block that starts compact in the middle third. On the trigger (the pass into a pressable player), the block springs: the nearest player jumps to press the receiver as it arrives, a teammate shuts the inside, and the trapped player is forced square to be won. Hold the shape until the trigger, then press together and counter on winning it.

Setup time: 2 min

Coaching focus

FROM SESSION PLAN

Coaching points

  • Stay compact and connected, do not press early
  • Read the trigger: the ball into a pressable player
  • Spring together, the nearest jumps as the ball arrives
  • Shut the inside so the trapped player can only go square
  • Win it and counter at once, the opponent is committed

Common mistakes

  • Pressing early and breaking the block's shape
  • Springing late, so the receiver turns and plays
  • Leaving the inside open, so the trap is beaten
  • Winning it and slowing down instead of countering

Progressions & regressions

VARIATIONS

Progressions

  • Add players to press a fuller build-up
  • Counter to a target or goal to reward the win-back
  • Live build-up trying to play through the block

Regressions

  • Opponent plays at a set pace to groove the trigger
  • Pre-set the trigger so the spring timing is clear
  • Walk the shape and the spring before adding pace
Equipment
Cones×1
Markers×2
Audience
U13-U14

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