20 min
16-20 players
Small-sided games

Xavi: using width in a 6v6 with 4 support players (Seniors)

Used by Xavi at FC Barcelona, this drill will help your players work on using width and how to effectively take advantage of a numerical advantage.

Description

Mark out a space of about 35x25m and then divide it into 2 zones with 2 goals, as shown in the diagram. Then form 2 teams of 5 players who will be positioned in 3vs2 in each zone. Finally, place 4 neutral players around the field. 

The exercise will proceed as follows: 
• The players perform a s...

Xavi: using width in a 6v6 with 4 support players

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