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4-2-3-1 press: the 10 on their 6

In a 4-2-3-1 press, the number 10 marks the opposition's holding midfielder while the striker presses the centre-backs. Takes away the opponent's most important build-up player.

U13 to adultAges
12 to 18 plus a keeperPlayers
Half pitchArea
15 to 20 minsTime

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Set-up

  • Opposition back four, keeper and a holding midfielder.
  • Pressing 4-2-3-1 shape.

Equipment: Goal, cones, bibs, balls

How it works

  1. Striker presses the ball-side centre-back.
  2. 10 stays tight on their 6; wingers jump to full-backs.
  3. Win it and attack the goal within 8 seconds.

Coaching points

  • 10: stay goal-side and tight to their 6.
  • Striker: curve the press to keep play one side.
  • Holding midfielders push up behind the 10.

Formations this drill suits

4-2-3-1 (11v11) drills

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Make it easier

  • Opposition two-touch

Make it harder

  • Opposition 6 can drop between the centre-backs

AttackersDefendersKeeper / neutral- - โ†’ Passโ†’ Runใ€ฐโ†’ Dribble

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