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FOOTBALL LANGUAGE · pressing_trigger

Pressing trigger

An agreed moment to press as a unit.

01 / What this means

Pressing trigger

A recognisable event, such as a poor touch or a pass into a closed area, activates collective pressure.

In the game situation4 linked Decision scenarios2 game phases
Position relevanceWINGERSTRIKER
Age and developmentADVANCED · PERFORMANCE · SENIORT 2.5 · V 2.5 · D 2.5

02 / Age and development

Age and development

14–16
ADVANCED

A recognisable event, such as a poor touch or a pass into a closed area, activates collective pressure.

17
PERFORMANCE

A recognisable event, such as a poor touch or a pass into a closed area, activates collective pressure.

18+
SENIOR

A recognisable event, such as a poor touch or a pass into a closed area, activates collective pressure.

03 / What to look for

Common thinking error

When can everyone press together?

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

04 / Related concepts

Related concepts

3
Defending

Pressing

Apply organised pressure to remove time and options.

Defending

Cover shadow

Press while blocking a passing lane behind you.

Defensive transition

Counterpress

Press immediately after losing the ball.

05 / Sources and references

Sources and references

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FIFAType of pressure

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