20 min
15-18 players
Small-sided games

Jurgen Klopp's Attacking-Defensive Transition with a Reduced 6v6 Game (Seniors)

Inspired by a Jurgen Klopp exercise, this 6v6 small-sided game (with 6 neutral players) is ideal for working on transitions, particularly the attacking-defensive transition.

Description

Mark out a zone of about 40x45m then place 6 mini-goals (3 on each width) and form 3 teams of 6 players. One team will position itself outside the zone (see animation) while the other 2 teams will position themselves in the center.

The small-sided game will proceed as follows:
• The game starts...

Jurgen Klopp's Attacking-Defensive Transition with a Reduced 6v6 Game

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