Protecting the centre comes first in the V-press, with every press arriving on a diagonal and pressure building from inside to outside. Tanuscio runs through the roles: the high mid must never be beaten vertically through the middle, the libero takes the hotline, the back three hold a diamond, and the help side tucks in when the ball is on the far wing, setting up a 3v1. Watch the full masterclass: Defensive System Variants & Pressing Strategies in Field Hockey.
