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Sacchi · Pressing & offside 1989

A 25-metre block that presses as one and steps to leave the striker offside.

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Two banks, 25 metres (1/3)

Compact press · phases

  1. 1Two banks, 25 metresDefence and midfield hold a short vertical distance; nothing plays between the lines.
  2. 2Ball-side pressThe near striker and winger trap the carrier; the far side tucks in.
  3. 3Step and offsideOn the back pass the whole line steps up together, stranding the front man.
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