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What Is A Pressing Trap?

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Original Video Link : https://youtu.be/40crCs6TcbM

All blocks should lead the opposition into a pressing Trap.

When you form a block, you are also preparing to set a trap. A trap is when you make the opposition play a predictable pass that is easier to press.

 

If the trap fails.

If the trap fails, then it is really important to get a solid defensive structure again as soon as possible.

 

This is the Drop and block part.

 

   

There are 3 main traps that are easy to set up.

   

Trap #1 :

Any pass into the block / midfield zone

  • This is the trap used in a 'Flat mid block' or a '9-10 block' or even a 'high 9 - mid block'.
  • As soon a pass is played into the midfield space (inside the block) then players need to pounce all over this pass (and try to block the passing lines out). The press need to react as the ball is rolling - if we wait until the ball arrives at an oppositions players feet, and only react then, then it is too late and the press won't be effective and the trap will fail.
  • If the trap fails : Drop & Block (lower) asap and repeat the process.

   

Trap #2 :

O#6 Trap

  • In this trap set up a structure so that the O#6 (player in the #6 space) is the only good passing option forward for the OCB, but then pounce all over this pass when it is played.
    • The biggest advantage of this trap is that if the ball is won in the O#6 space, and the OCBs are still split, then the forward space to goal is poorly protected.
    • Also, if the O#6 does get the ball, and as long as the O#6 doesn't get too much time and space on the ball, then it will be hard for them to find a good progressive pass.
  • If the trap fails : Drop & Block. Repeat

   

Trap #3 :

OFB Trap

  • In this trap, set up a structure so that the OFB is the only good passing option, but then pounce all over this pass when it is played.
    • If the OFB gets the ball, make sure the OFB doesn't run their way out of trouble or hit a channel ball.
    • Also try to win the ball rather than just make a tackle. If you tackle the OFB and the ball goes out of play then the opposition will get the chance to use the throw to get out of trouble.
  • The biggest advantage of this trap is that the OFB cannot play out in all directions (like the O#6 potentially could). Being on the touchline means there are less passing lines for us to cover when pressing and so makes it easier fro us to win the ball. 
  • If the trap fails : Drop & Block. Repeat.

 

 

Pressing Traps & triggers.

   

Original Video Link : https://youtu.be/40crCs6TcbM

 

 

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