Pressing Trap

Objective

Coordinate a two-player press to force a turnover in a defined zone.

Equipment

• Ball
• Cones
• Bibs

Instructions

1. 1

   Set up a 20x15 yard grid. Two defenders start in the middle; two attackers on one end line.

2. 2

   Attackers try to pass and dribble to the opposite end line without losing possession.

3. 3

   Defenders work together: one pressures the ball, the second cuts off the pass option.

4. 4

   Score a point for each successful end-to-end. Rotate roles every 3 minutes.

Coaching Points

• ✓ The pressing player forces the attacker toward the second defender — never press toward open space.
• ✓ Communication is critical: the covering defender calls "press" when ready.
• ✓ Win the ball or force it out of bounds — both count as a turnover.

Variations

• → Add a third attacker to make it 2v3 and test the press under overload.
• → Reduce the grid to 12x10 to make the press easier to execute.