20 min
12-18 players
Tactical
Pep Guardiola's Transition Work in a 5v5 Across 3 Zones (U18)
Used by Pep Guardiola during his time at Bayern Munich, this exercise is ideal for working on quick execution and exploiting spaces during the defensive-attacking transition.
Description
Mark out a large area of 30x45m which you will divide into 3 zones of 30x15m and place 2 large goals at each end. Form 2 teams of 5 players as well as 2 neutral players, who will be placed in support as indicated on the diagram.
The exercise will proceed as follows:
1. The 2 teams are placed in...
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