High Press vs Mid Block vs Low Block Explained | Football Tactics

Where should a team start defending? In this video we break down the high press, the mid block and the low block: how each one works, its biggest reward, its biggest risk, and when teams use it. Full 11 vs 11 tactical board. 0:00 Intro 0:07 Where do you start pressing? 0:44 Part 1: High press 0:49 The shape 1:20 The reward 1:55 The risk 2:25 What a high press needs 2:43 Part 2: Mid block 2:48 The shape 3:25 The pressing trap 3:55 Why teams use it 4:13 The risk 4:39 Part 3: Low block 4:44 The shape 5:15 Forcing the cross 5:38 The counter-attack 6:08 The risk 6:32 When it works 6:48 Part 4: Comparison 6:53 All three side by side 7:30 When to use which 7:46 Mixing all three in real matches 8:17 Recap Which style does your team play? Tell me in the comments. Next video: Build-up play: how teams beat the press. #footballtactics #lowblock #highpress