Transition from one zone to another with positional play in 5v5 (+ 2 central supports)
Used by Unai Emery during a training session at Arsenal in 2018, this drill aims to work on positional play through a 5v5 possession game with 2 neutral players. Drill recommended for your U19 players
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Description
Mark out a zone of approximately 35x40m and then place 2 goalkeepers on each width. Then form two teams of 5 players and 2 neutral players who will serve as support for the attacking team.
The exercise proceeds as follows:
1. The team in possession of the ball aims to maintain possession while p...
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