HIGH PRESS MASTERY

The high press is executed in the opponent’s defensive third with maximum intensity and speed. It is a practical guide to modern high pressing: winning the ball immediately, disrupting build-up play, and creating fast attacking opportunities. Clear principles, match examples, and structured exercises make it an essential reference for coaches and football professionals worldwide.

After the publication of Mid-Block Mastery and Low-Block Mastery, this is the third book in the modern defensive football series written by Football Coach Navid Faridi.

It is authored by football coach Navid Faridi and is designed for coaches and players who wish to gain a complete understanding of this defensive system in modern football.

It covers:

• Defensive principles across 5 different formations.

• Roles of each line in 5 formations when applying the high press.

• How to launch attacks after winning the ball.

• The advantages and disadvantages of the high press in 5 key formations.

• Practical training Structures in these formations.

• Case studies of top teams applying the high press: Manchester City, Getafe, Atlético Madrid, Borussia Dortmund, Barcelona, and the Qatar National Team.

• Match analyses from the FIFA Arab Cup 2021 (Qatar vs UAE), the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, the 2025–26 UEFA Champions League, and the 2025–26 La Liga season.

Written clearly and detailed by Navid Faridi, an AFC “A” licensed professional coach, this book provides coaches, analysts, and players with the complete knowledge and tools to master the art of high press defending.