First-Line Breakers

Obj: Beating one striker's press systematically — the simplest press picture solved five ways. Field: 40×30yd, halfway target line. Equip: Cones, balls, bibs, GK optional. Org: GK + back three + pivot vs. 1 presser + 1 midfield shadow. The build unit works the menu: (a) around (back-to-back pass), (b) through (pivot between), (c) GK switch (back–GK–far back), (d) carry (the unpressed back dribbles the line), (e) bait-and-bounce (invite the press, wall off the pivot). Coach calls which tool is banned each round — forcing the others. CP: (1) One presser cannot close two backs 30 yards apart — geometry is the first answer; (2) the CARRY is underused: if nobody presses you, advance until someone does (2.2's free-man law); (3) pivot: stay out of the presser's shadow — one sidestep changes everything. Prog: Shadow becomes live (2 pressers — N+1 still holds); time limit per exit. Reg: Walk-through the five tools; presser at 50%. Mist: P: forcing the pivot pass through the shadow when around/carry are free; C: never banning tools (comfort breeds one-trick builds). Time: 15 min. Out: Five tools named and used; carries up sharply. Var: Score by tool-variety (all five in one round = bonus). Diag: Build shape vs. one presser, five numbered arrows showing each tool.