Week 6: High Press and Pressing Triggers

Module: Master The Game: 12-18 Years Old Classroom: Use The 360TFT Game Model Phase: Out Of Possession

Session Focus

High Press and Pressing Triggers

This session develops players’ understanding of when and how to press high up the pitch, recognising triggers that signal opportunities to win the ball back quickly.

Key Learning Outcomes

• Understanding pressing triggers and cues
• Coordinated high pressing as a unit
• Cutting off passing lanes while pressing
• Recovery positions when the press is beaten
• Communication and timing in pressing situations

Coaching Points

• Recognising poor touches and back passes as triggers
• Angles of approach to direct play
• Intensity and commitment in the press
• Cover positions for pressing players
• When to press and when to drop

This content is part of the 360TFT Football Coaching Academy - Use The 360TFT Game Model

Note: Full session diagrams and detailed coaching points are available in the Football Coaching Academy classroom.