20 min
12-18 players
Tactical
Exploiting the Weak Side with this 8v4 by Marcelo Bielsa (Seniors)
Very useful for managing a numerical advantage during a switch of play, this exercise used by Marcelo Bielsa should appeal to your players!
Description
Using the 3/4 of the field, you will mark out a final zone of about 15m where you will place a second goal. Then define 2 zones on each side of the field of about 30x20m (see animation). Finally, form 2 teams: one of 4 players (reds) and one of 8 players (blues).
The exercise will proceed as fo...
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