Soccer Pressing

Diamond Midfield Press

Central midfield diamond practises coordinated pressing traps in the middle third.

25 minDuration
12 playersGroup size
AdvancedDifficulty
Half pitchSpace needed
Bibs, ballsEquipment

Setup

4-diamond midfield vs 3-4 opponents. Coach feeds to various positions.

Instructions

  1. When ball is played to CM, nearest mid presses immediately.
  2. Two deeper mids shift to cut passing lanes.
  3. Advanced mid drops to cover the space behind.
  4. Trap ball into corner or sideline zone.

Coaching Points

✓ Press must be triggered — not random.
✓ Cut the easy pass, then press the ball.
✓ Diamond must rotate shape as a unit.

Progressions

→ Live match — press in real game flow.
→ Possession team score if they play through the press 3 times.
→ Press team scores on turnovers.

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