20 min
15-18 players
Small-sided games
Possession game and attacking transition with 3 teams of 5 (U19)
Inspired by a session from José Mourinho at Real Madrid, this exercise focuses on working on the attacking-defensive transitions in the high area of the field. The intensity you demand from your players upon losing the ball will be key during this drill.
Description
Mark out a field of about 30x45m and then divide it into 2 equal zones. Then form 3 teams of 5 players and place 2 teams in one zone in opposition while the 3rd team will go to the 2nd zone.
The exercise starts with a 5v5 opposition in the 1st zone. The objective of the team in possession is to ...
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