Pep Guardiola: Small-sided high-intensity play from 1v1 to 5v5
Used during a training session at Manchester City, this high-intensity drill is ideal for working on the attacking-defensive transition and managing numerical advantage. All of this in a spirit of healthy competition.
Description
Mark out an area of about 50x30m and then place a mini-goal on each side. Then form 2 teams of 5 players, who will position themselves on each goal line. Finally, position yourself outside the area with a supply of balls.
The exercise proceeds as follows:
1. The 1st blue player enters the game ...
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