It also relies on individual players having the tactical intelligence to react quickly – almost instinctively – to a loss of possession.
Successful counter-pressing relies heavily on organisation. If one player doesn’t fulfil their role properly, then the opposition stands a greater chance of beating the press. It also relies on individual players having the tactical intelligence to react quickly – almost instinctively – to a loss of possession. If players don’t have the game intelligence and concentration levels to press consistently, then the strategy can fail.