20 min
19-22 players
Tactical

Positional play and movement in 9v7 on 3 goals (Seniors)

Used in 2014 by Pep Guardiola during Bayern Munich's summer preparation, this exercise is ideal for training your players in the famous "positional play," as well as the importance of movement.

Description

On a half-field, place 2 additional goals on each side of the main goal. Then form a team of 9 players, a team of 7 players, and finally place a goalkeeper in each of the goals. The team of 9 players will play in a 3-3-3 while the defending team will play in a 4-3 (more compact).

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Positional play and movement in 9v7 on 3 goals

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