Switch of play, information gathering, and defensive positioning play
By adding a goalkeeper, this drill allows your players to work on switches of play and game awareness before initiating the pass (attack), as well as positional play in defense. Drill recommended for your U18 players
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On a half-field, using cones, set up 6 small goals: 1 in the penalty area, 1 on each side of the penalty area, and 3 others facing the first ones 30 meters further. Form 2 teams of 6 players including 1 goalkeeper per team. This goalkeeper actually plays the role of the last defender, so he parti...
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