15 min
8-18 players
Warm-up
Breaking the lines: warm-up with passing circuit (U17)
Warm-up exercise used at Manchester United, this circuit will allow you to prepare your players in good conditions during a session focused on the importance of passing.
Description
Set up a passing circuit using cones and mannequins (or constri-foot) as shown in the diagram. Then place the players at each cone, as well as at the 2 starting points with ball supplies.
The circuit will proceed as follows:
1. The players start simultaneously from each side of the circuit.
2....
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