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3 Drills To Improve vs. Pressure Defense - How To Handle Pressure, Traps, and Presses

URL
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eqOIdubWo0E

Drills in Video

Press Breaker
A chaotic drill where an offense of five players faces eight defenders to build skills in handling traps and pressure, emphasizing the importance of off-ball movement and purposeful dribbling to effectively break the press.
Video Demo (3 minutes)
dribble intermediate

The Offense Cannot Dribble
A drill where offensive players are pressured by a defense that is preventing dribbling, requiring them to focus on movement, cutting, and making quick passes to effectively operate under pressure.
Video Demo (3 minutes)
passing intermediate

Four on Two Tag
A fun and competitive drill where four offensive players work within the three-point line against two defenders, focusing on quick passing and decision-making to avoid being tagged and to score by completing passes.
Video Demo (3 minutes)
passing defense beginner intermediate