Summary
Pep Guardiola
Coaching High Pressing Tactics & Sessions Against Different Formations
Finally, the first-ever book to provide you with a step-by-step tactical analysis of Pep Guardiola’s High Pressing Tactics (126 Tactical Examples), so you can implement his relentless high-pressing style
Learn how Manchester City uses its innovative pressing tactics and strategic positional play to dominate against various systems of play (4-3-3, 4-2-3-1, 4-4-2, 4-3-1-2, 3-4-3, and 3-4-1-2).
“We have to press the opponents all over the pitch. The best way to defend is to attack.”
In this book, you can:
126 Tactical Examples against different formations are used to create 10 Sessions (33 Practices), which you can implement into your training.
Pep Guardiola and Manchester City’s High Pressing Philosophy:
- Apply intense pressure on the ball carrier and create a wide shadow behind
- Identify specific moments or triggers to initiate the press
- Close down space rapidly, narrow passing lanes and limit passing options
- Force the opposition into making mistakes or playing long balls
- Win possession quickly and launch counter attacks!
Learn and Coach Pep Guardiola’s relentless pressing game against different formations to dominate your opponents
Key Stats
232 Pages
Full Colour Print
10 Sessions (33 Practices)
126 Tactical Situations
U14-Pro LevelTactical Analysis and Training Session Topics Examples:
- Retaining a Compact Formation at the Back
- Defensive Line’s Movement in Relation to the Game Situation
- Principles Applied when Defending Near the Ball Area
- Pressing High Against Formations with 3 Defenders
- Pressing High Up to the Goalkeeper Against Formations with 4 Defenders
Athanasios Terzis is a UEFA ‘A’ Licence Coach and Football Tactics Expert. Each tactical situation in the book has analysis of Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City tactics and is followed by a full training session to help you adapt the tactics into your training sessions for your team.
Practice Examples:
- Compact Defending and Decision Making for Chain Reactions in Functional Game Situations
- Pressing High Up to the GK Against 4 Defenders in a High Tempo 3 Team Functional Practice
- Defending and Pressing Near the Ball in a 3 Team Pressing Game with Central Receiving Zone
- Defensive Decision Making when Pressing High on the Attacking Midfielder’s Side in a Conditioned Game
- Pressing High Up to the GK with Focus on Chain Reaction for Pass to Full Back in a Conditioned Game
Additional Info
Contents
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