20 min
14-18 players
Tactical
Pep Guardiola's Quick Attacks: Working on Transitions in 6v6 (U18)
Exercise used by Pep Guardiola at Bayern Munich, this 6v6 will allow your players to work on attacking and defensive transitions as well as game awareness. Decision-making and quick attacks will be the focus.
Description
Mark out an area of 60x40m with 2 large goals on each width, then define a central area of 60x20m with 4 mini goals as shown in the diagram. Form 2 teams of 6 players as well as 2 goalkeepers in each of the large goals. Finally, assign a number to each of the large goals: 1 or 2.
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