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FOOTBALL LANGUAGE · indirect_pressure

Indirect pressure

Support pressure by restricting options and space.

01 / What this means

Indirect pressure

With indirect pressure, a defender influences play without attacking the ball carrier, for example by controlling a passing lane, receiver or dangerous space.

In the game situation7 linked Decision scenarios4 game phases
Position relevanceDM · CM · AMWINGER · STRIKER
Age and developmentDEVELOP · ADVANCED · PERFORMANCE · SENIORT 3.1 · V 2.7 · D 3.1

02 / Age and development

Age and development

11–13
DEVELOP

With indirect pressure, a defender influences play without attacking the ball carrier, for example by controlling a passing lane, receiver or dangerous space.

14–16
ADVANCED

With indirect pressure, a defender influences play without attacking the ball carrier, for example by controlling a passing lane, receiver or dangerous space.

17
PERFORMANCE

With indirect pressure, a defender influences play without attacking the ball carrier, for example by controlling a passing lane, receiver or dangerous space.

18+
SENIOR

With indirect pressure, a defender influences play without attacking the ball carrier, for example by controlling a passing lane, receiver or dangerous space.

03 / What to look for

Common thinking error

Close an option while someone else presses.

Do not treat this concept as a fixed action. First read pressure, space, teammates, opponents and game phase.

04 / Related concepts

Related concepts

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Defending

Pressing

Apply organised pressure to remove time and options.

Defending

Direct pressure

Actively press the ball carrier.

Defending

Cover shadow

Press while blocking a passing lane behind you.

Defending

Defensive compactness

Keep distances small without giving away important space.

05 / Sources and references

Sources and references

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FIFAType of pressure

FOOTBALL LANGUAGE → DECISION

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