What it means
Pressing actions are individual rather than collective. The first presser is not supported, the second line does not step, and the team is repeatedly broken with one pass.
Issue detected
Broken Pressing Structure
Why it hurts your team
Each broken press becomes a 4v4 or 5v5 against your defensive structure. The team conditions opponents to play directly through your block.
What to fix
- Define 3,5 pressing triggers and rehearse collective responses.
- Set the rule: if the first presser cannot arrive within 2 seconds, hold the line.
- Run 11v11 phase work specifically on the press-support shape.
- Video-review every broken press from your last three matches.
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