The Borussia Dortmund under Jurgen Klopp was a very successful team that emphasized high-tempo pressing while simultaneously preventing opponents' penetrating plays, and was ready to transition from attack to defense during the attacking phase.

Jurgen Klopp led Borussia to two German championships, one cup, and a Champions League final in 2013. Borussia employed a mixed defensive approach. Players either applied high aggressive pressing on the field or waited for the opponent in the middle third.

Klopp did not hesitate to use both of these defensive strategies during a match, so there were periods in which his players waited for the opponent in the middle third but also moments when they applied intense pressing. When Borussia's players waited for the opponent, the team maintained its structure while applying immediate pressure to players receiving the ball between the lines.

Additionally, the midfielders aimed to block penetrating passes from the defenders to the forwards. This tactic favored counterattacks and led to the creation of many opportunities. During the negative transition, the team sought to regain possession as quickly as possible and as high up the pitch as possible.

Athanasius Terzis provides a comprehensive and detailed analysis of Borussia Dortmund under the guidance of Jurgen Klopp, which includes diagrams and detailed explanations. The analysis was used to create 14 complete training units (53 exercises) that contain functional exercises, transition games, zone games with or without an opponent, game situations, and games in restricted areas.