15 min
10-20 players
Technical
Quickly combine around and inside the penalty area (U19)
A very interesting drill to work on attacking combinations, it will allow you to multiply sequences at high intensity. Ideal for energizing a session!
On a half field, place a cone about 40m from the goal which will serve as the ball source. Then set up 3 cones at the edge of the box, 2 on the sides, and finally one last 8m in front of the ball source (see animation). Then form groups of 5 players who will attack together.
The exercise proceeds as follows:
- Start with the 1st player (A) who makes a short pass to the 2nd player (B). The latter will then perform a one-two pass with A, requesting the ball in stride at the edge of the box. The action ends with a 1v1 with the goalkeeper.
- Without delay, A plays a combination on the side with the 3rd player (C). The latter overlaps to cross while A goes around the cone to offer a solution at the far post.
- Immediately after, the players reposition, and A (or B) comes to request the ball from the 4th player (D), located on the opposite side. They execute a quick sequence before offering a back pass inside the box.
- Once the action is completed, the players return to request the ball at the 35m mark, from the 5th player of the team (E). This is followed by a combination and a cross, with the 4 attacking players each offering a different solution.
- The exercise continues with the turn of the second team.
Variation: you can introduce a defender at the start of the exercise to add a bit more intensity.
For your players to benefit to the maximum from this drill, we recommend emphasizing the following points:
- Intensity to create real game situations.
- Communication to enable better dynamics.
- Movements to create passing angles.
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