FOOTBALL LANGUAGE · direct_pressure
Direct pressure
Actively press the ball carrier.
01 / What this means
Direct pressure
With direct pressure, a defender acts on the player with the ball to limit their time, space and immediate options.
02 / Age and development
Age and development
With direct pressure, a defender acts on the player with the ball to limit their time, space and immediate options.
With direct pressure, a defender acts on the player with the ball to limit their time, space and immediate options.
With direct pressure, a defender acts on the player with the ball to limit their time, space and immediate options.
With direct pressure, a defender acts on the player with the ball to limit their time, space and immediate options.
03 / What to look for
Common thinking error
Take time and space away from the ball carrier.
Do not treat this concept as a fixed action. First read pressure, space, teammates, opponents and game phase.
04 / Related concepts
Related concepts
05 / Sources and references
Sources and references
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