Defensive Press Trigger
Positioning
Legend
- player
- cones
- movement path
How it works
React to the press trigger and sprint to the correct pressing position on the pitch.
What you need
- cones
- field hockey ball
Your focus
Pressing is all about reacting faster than the opposition. Drilling the sprint to a press position builds the explosive first step and correct angles that make a press effective.
Mark 4 positions: reset (center), press-left, press-right, press-forward.
Start at the reset cone.
Parent calls a direction, player sprints to that pressing cone immediately.
Return to reset. Repeat with a different call.
12 reps total. Focus on explosive first step and correct arrival angle.
Goal
You've got it when you reach the press cone and arrive in a balanced defensive stance within 2 seconds of each call.
Helpful cues
- Low first step, don't stand up before you sprint
- Arrive at the press position at an angle, never flat on
- Be ready to react on arrival, don't decelerate too early
Adjust the challenge
Make it easier
Strip it back
Jog to each press cone at first, focus on the correct arrival angle.
UpLVL it
Add the next challenge
Parent gives two consecutive calls, player must sprint to the first, touch it, and sprint to the second.No account needed
Build a practice plan
Add drills, keep the plan in this browser, then share a link with your staff or parents.This library helps you find the right drill. Inside UpLVL the right drill finds the player.
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