Zone divisio - Midfield pressing

Mark the midfield pressing zone by placing cones on the sideline 1-2 metres in front of the centre circle in the own half and 1-2 metres behind the centre circle in the opponent's half.

The pressing zone shown here represents, compared to the defensive and attacking pressing zones, the central pressing zone. As the name suggests, midfield pressing is played in this zone. All field players in the 4-4-2 formation are positioned within this zone during midfield pressing. The task of each individual player in this zone is to defend the space assigned to him by his position.