20 min
18-21 players
Small-sided games
Defensive transition of Pep Guardiola in an 8vs7 with 4 supports (U20)
Used by Pep Guardiola during a training session at Manchester City, this drill will help you work on the attacking-defensive transition in the upper part of the field.
Description
On a half-field, place a second large goal at the center circle, then place two small goals on the sides of the field, as shown in the diagram. Then form two teams: one with 8 players and one with 7 players with 4 additional support players placed on the side of the field.
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