Total Soccer Method
High Pressure Footbal
by Roger Bongaerts
@rogerbongaerts
www.totalsoccermethod.com
What is the Total Soccer Method:
functional, deliberate individual development within team development.
To ensure the optimal development for all players the TSM has designed a
comprehensive model for long term development which integrates all aspects of the
game.
The Total Soccer Method is a dynamic, progressive, player oriented and based on the
decision making model.
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To clarify how the method is build up we are using a pyramide.
The bottom layers or building blocks are not more important
then the top ones because they are broader. Each building block is equally important
but the shape of the pyramide shows that we are working towards something. The
first five building blocks are training. The sixth top is the game. We are working
towards execution of what we train, learn and develop in training into a
game.(decision making)
The top of the pyramide is the smallest but not the least important. Each building
block has equal value and importance and they influence and overlap eachother.
The key is to determine what building block(s) should be emphasized in what fase of
players’ developmental stage.
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In this presentation we focus on the building block Game Mastery. In this building
block, Team Tactical training is a major component.
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High Pressure Football
What is High Pressure Football and how wo we implement this in our training and
games? (team development)
What is High Pressure Football:
- Limit time and space for the opponent
- Force the opponent to make mistakes / bad decisions
- Try to win possession of the ball as quick as possible / high as possible
- Pressure opponent on the ball
- Avoid scoring chances
- High pressure marking (spacial) even in possession
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High Pressure Football
Where High Pressure Football:
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Using the 1/3’s of the field. This depends quality of opponent, own qualities. For
each 1/3 there are tactical guidelines. Important is that these guidelines are
known to all players. (each player has his own responsibility)
Pressuring to quick might mean an early long ball by opponent.
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High Pressure Football
Why High Pressure Football:
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To gain possesion quicker
To increase chances of possession
To be dominant in a game
Force the opponent back towards own goal
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High Pressure Football
How do we play High Pressure Football:
Individual:
- Keep direct opponent in front of you
- Force your opponent to a side
- Try to get opponent with back to you (esp. with ball)
- Force opponent to bad ball/bad 1st touch
- Force opponent to uncontrolled long ball
- Play from your zone
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High Pressure Football
How do we play High Pressure Football:
Team:
- Always play from good organisation/shape
- Pressure collectively
- Quality coaching/communication
- All lines (defense, midfield, attack) should be linked up
- Compactness: side to side, front to back, pinch/support
- Force opponent inside (into pressure)
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High Pressure Football
When do we play High Pressure Football:
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Goal-kick keeper
Throw-in
Build-up opponent (defending 1/3 of the opponent)
Bad (1st) touch/control opponent
Ball in to midfielders (tight spaces)
Difficult ball to opponent (e.g. with back turned, side-line, tight space)
Pass-back to keeper
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High Pressure Football
Things to be aware of when playing High Pressure Football:
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Space behind own defensive line
Many defensive 1 v 1’s
Quality opponent vs quality own team
When high pressure doesn’t lead to possession
Goalkeeper opponent is capable of playing out from under pressure
Spaces left om contra side/flank (opportunity to switch point of attack)
If high pressure doesn’t lead to grip on opponent, don’t be afraid to drop off
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High Pressure Football can be played at all ages. It is imperative to train HP before
expecting players/teams to be able to implement this tactic/style of play in games.
Training should be geared towards High Pressure. This can be trained in:
- Passing/receiving exercises & 1 v 1 (defense) (TSM Ball Mastery-building block)
- Small sided games, up to 4 v 4 (numbers up/down) (TSM Complexity-building block)
- Positional games (TSM Game Mastery-building block)
- Team tactical training (TSM Game Mastery-building block)
Implementation in to games (TSM Competion Mastery-building block)
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