20 min
14-18 players
Tactical
5v5 attacking game with 4 support players in tight spaces (U18)
Used by RB Leipzig under Julian Nagelsmann, this transition drill is ideal for working on counter-pressing as well as vertical play, a trademark of the new German tactical school.
Description
Mark out a first square near the penalty area, in which you will set up a 2vs1 (2 yellow players and 1 blue player). Then create a rectangle approximately 30x20m, located 5m behind the first square. This rectangle is where the remaining players will be positioned: 4 blue players vs 3 yellow playe...
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