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How to Beat the Man-to-Man Press

The tactical principles that dismantle man-to-man pressing, and why the most obvious solution may actually make you easier to defend.

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Sep 28, 2026
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๐Ÿšจ Everyone wants to press man-to-man.

But how do you actually beat it?

๐Ÿ‘‰ The tactical solutions that dismantle man-to-man pressing, and why the most obvious answer may actually play straight into its hands.

Full tactical breakdown ๐Ÿ‘‡

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