Research Papers

Lee, Minho; Jaemin, Lee; Geonhee, Joe; Miru, Hong; Pascal, Bauer; Sang-Ki, Ko

Pressing is a critical tactical component in modern soccer, enabling teams to disrupt their opponents’ build-up play and create advantageous scoring opportunities. Its prominence has grown in recent years, exemplified by high-performing teams like Liverpool and Manchester City, whose aggressive pressing systems have been instrumental in their success [1, 2]. By applying coordinated pressure on the ball carrier and surrounding players, pressing not only forces errors but also facilitates quick transitions to offensive plays.