The Best Strategies for High-Press Counter Tactics

⚽️Gegenpressing or counter pressing is a tactic where teams immediately attempt to win the ball back after losing possession.

🏃‍♂️Pressing triggers prompt teams to initiate their press, such as a bad touch or a moment of hesitation by the opposition.

🔍Pressing traps are tactical methods that force the opposition into uncomfortable positions, such as closing the center of the pitch.

👥Jurgen Klopp's high press focuses on creating scoring opportunities for the strikers and maintaining possession in the opposition's final third.

⚙️Pep Guardiola's press aims to keep possession and dictate play by blocking passing lanes and forcing possession into specific areas.

What is the six-second rule in pressing?

—The six-second rule, popularized by Pep Guardiola, is the instruction for players to regain possession within six seconds after losing it.

How does counter pressing work?

—Counter pressing involves immediately attempting to win the ball back after losing possession, taking advantage of the opposition's vulnerability.

What are pressing triggers?

—Pressing triggers are circumstances that prompt teams to initiate their press, such as a bad touch or hesitation by the opposition.

What are pressing traps?

—Pressing traps are tactical methods that force the opposition into uncomfortable positions, such as closing the center of the pitch.

What is Jurgen Klopp's press style?

—Jurgen Klopp's press focuses on creating scoring opportunities for the strikers and maintaining possession in the opposition's final third.

00:00In our last video, we covered the benefits of building from the back line to create space for strikers.

02:54Pressing triggers and pressing traps are essential for an effective press.

06:31Jurgen Klopp's high press creates scoring opportunities and maintains possession in the opposition's final third.

08:31Pep Guardiola's press focuses on keeping possession and dictating play by blocking passing lanes.

09:07Julian Nagelsmann's high press involves a high defensive line and aggressive pressing tactics.