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3v3 with 4 supports and a central player

This 3v3 small-sided game with 4 corner support players will help you work on combinations in tight spaces. Remember to regularly rotate the support players.

Animation: 3v3 with 4 supports and a central player
Using 4 cones, create a 20x20m area then form 2 teams of 3 players and one team of 4 players (see animation). Place one player from each team in the center of the field, then ask the others to spread out on each side. Next, place the 4 players from the last team at each corner of the playing area.

The exercise proceeds as follows:
  1. The 3-player teams must keep the ball as long as possible but only score a point when the central player touches the ball.
  2. The corner players serve as support for the team in the offensive position.
  3. The corner players as well as the support players are only allowed one touch of the ball.

A pass to the central player = 1 point.

Variation: to evolve the exercise, you can prohibit the side players from making a pass to a support. Only the central players can play on the support.

Variation: only the central players can play on the support.
Variation: only the central players can play on the support.

Remember to adjust the number of zones based on the number of players present at practice. If you have a group of 20 players, for example, you can create 2 zones and perform the exercise simultaneously in each zone.

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High-Intensity Pair Running Repetitions

High-Intensity Pair Running Repetitions

10 min
2-20 joueurs
Conditioning
Seniors - U16
High-intensity repeated runs in pairs, with relay, around markers placed all around the field....
2(+1) vs 2 with goalkeeper – quick attack from wide area

2(+1) vs 2 with goalkeeper – quick attack from wide area

15 min
12-18 joueurs
Conditioning
U17 - U18
Anaerobic speed work with multiple quick attacks in 2v2 from a wide area with the option to use a layoff before shooting....
Speed training: interval sprints on various courses

Speed training: interval sprints on various courses

12 min
5-20 joueurs
Conditioning
U19 - Seniors
Straight-line speed run alternating short sprints, recovery walks, and progressive sequences from 10 to 40 meters....
Fast-paced 3v1 play with speed and agility work

Fast-paced 3v1 play with speed and agility work

10 min
4-16 joueurs
Conditioning
U20 - Seniors
Quick possession game in 3v1 where the reds must finish in a mini-goal before the central player touches the mannequin....
Finishing Exercise from 4 Different Angles

Finishing Exercise from 4 Different Angles

15 min
5-20 joueurs
Technical
U17 - U18
Highly dynamic finishing exercise aimed at working on quick combinations, movements in the box, and a variety of shots from different angles....
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Bayern Munich: agility and quickness on a 4-cone run

Bayern Munich: agility and quickness on a 4-cone run

12 min
5-20 joueurs
Conditioning
U17 - U18
Used during a training session at Bayern Munich, this agility drill with slalom around 4 cones alternating between the right and left sides is ideal for working on different footwork....
J. Klopp: Shooting drills with a give and go around the penalty area

J. Klopp: Shooting drills with a give and go around the penalty area

15 min
4-18 joueurs
Technical
U20 - U17
Used by Jurgen Klopp during a training session in 2021 at Liverpool, this highly intense drill allows for multiple shots around the edge of the penalty area, always in one-touch play....
Relay in pairs for athletic and agility work

Relay in pairs for athletic and agility work

12 min
4-24 joueurs
Conditioning
U14 - U16
Inspired by the work done by American football players, this exercise is ideal for getting your players to work on their fitness and agility in a competitive manner....
J. Klopp: agility and reaction time training with the ball

J. Klopp: agility and reaction time training with the ball

15 min
6-22 joueurs
Conditioning
U20 - U19
Used during a training session at Liverpool, this agility drill is ideal to introduce at the beginning of a session (after a complete warm-up). Very dynamic, it is generally appreciated by the players....
Agility and information gathering by color and by team

Agility and information gathering by color and by team

20 min
6-18 joueurs
Conditioning
Seniors - U20
Used by Manchester United, this agility drill is ideal for combining cognitive work with athletic training, while incorporating ball play....
Pep Guardiola's off-the-ball agility with speed and coordination work

Pep Guardiola's off-the-ball agility with speed and coordination work

20 min
6-24 joueurs
Conditioning
U18 - Seniors
Used by Pep Guardiola at Bayern Munich in 2014, this agility drill includes various stations that will allow your players to work on speed and coordination from different angles....
The 4 Colors of Unai Emery: Quickness and Reaction Time

The 4 Colors of Unai Emery: Quickness and Reaction Time

15 min
5-20 joueurs
Conditioning
U17 - U19
Used in 2018 by Unai Emery, this agility and coordination drill will help you work on reaction time while incorporating ball play. It's a rather fun exercise, you'll see!...
Pep Guardiola's technical circuit with shooting and speed drill

Pep Guardiola's technical circuit with shooting and speed drill

15 min
8-16 joueurs
Technical
U17 - U18
Used at Bayern Munich, this technical circuit consists of a sequence of passes, mini speed drills, and concludes with shooting on a full-size goal....
Speed Work and 1v1 Duels

Speed Work and 1v1 Duels

15 min
10-20 joueurs
Technical
U18 - U17
This speed-agility drill with 1v1 duels and shooting on a full-size goal is ideal after a complete warm-up. You can add your personal touch to it....
Agility in 1v1 with ball and colored signals

Agility in 1v1 with ball and colored signals

15 min
8-16 joueurs
Conditioning
U19 - Seniors
A small agility exercise that will engage your players' cognitive abilities while keeping a significant portion of the drill with the ball....
3v3 with 4 supports and a central player

3v3 with 4 supports and a central player

15 min
10-20 joueurs
Small-sided games
U19 - U17
This 3v3 small-sided game with 4 corner support players will help you work on combinations in tight spaces. Remember to regularly rotate the support players....
Agility and Shooting in a 2v2 Matchup

Agility and Shooting in a 2v2 Matchup

15 min
8-18 joueurs
Technical
U18 - U19
1v1 duels with a chasing player, 2v2 matchups, and shooting on a full-size goal are part of this varied and highly dynamic drill....
The warm-up with 3 stations by Carlo Ancelotti

The warm-up with 3 stations by Carlo Ancelotti

15 min
9-18 joueurs
Warm-up
Seniors - U18
Used by Carlo Ancelotti at Paris Saint-Germain, this warm-up exercise is very simple to set up and allows for a variety of movements....
Speed work, one-two pass, dribble, and shooting

Speed work, one-two pass, dribble, and shooting

20 min
8-18 joueurs
Technical
U18 - U16
Another exercise used by Pep Guardiola at Bayern Munich during a public training session, this circuit is ideal for working on agility: reaction time, concentration, and footwork. Your players will not be disappointed!...
Dribbling and Shooting in a Speed and Precision Circuit

Dribbling and Shooting in a Speed and Precision Circuit

12 min
8-12 joueurs
Technical
U20 - Seniors
Drill conducted by Manchester City in 2016 during a pre-season training session, it perfectly combines numerous aspects such as athletic work, agility, shooting, and precision of passes....
Athletic circuit with ball: passing and agility work

Athletic circuit with ball: passing and agility work

12 min
4-8 joueurs
Conditioning
U15 - U16
This is a circuit that combines many aspects of a player's work such as athletic training, agility, and passing quality. Used in pre-season at Manchester City, it should help your players prepare well for the year....
Athletic work in groups of 3 with the ball

Athletic work in groups of 3 with the ball

10 min
3-5 joueurs
Conditioning
U18 - U19
Conducted in small groups, this exercise allows players to work on endurance power while combining a passing game with the ball. Ideal for avoiding repetitive athletic drills!...
Circuit training: aerobic endurance and explosiveness

Circuit training: aerobic endurance and explosiveness

15 min
8-20 joueurs
Conditioning
U17 - U18
An ideal circuit for pre-season. Among the benefits of this routine: improves joint stability, aerobic endurance, and explosiveness!...

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  2. Attacking to defensive transition with a 5v3 in a dual zone
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  1. Warm-up with the ball, dribbling, and slalom
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U18 Endurance soccer drills

  1. Warm-up with the ball, dribbling, and slalom
  2. 4v4 game with line touch after each goal
  3. Speed work with varied movements over 25 meters
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U18 Explosive strength soccer drills

  1. Speed Work and 1v1 Duels
  2. J. Klopp: agility and reaction time training with the ball
  3. Fundamental endurance with an athletic circuit over 3 stations
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U18 Fun Game soccer drills

  1. Double 2v2 and Shooting on Full-Size Goal
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U18 Gaps soccer drills

  1. Passes between the lines with 2 final third zones in 5v5
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U18 Motor skills soccer drills

  1. Endurance capacity circuit with ball and motor skills work
  2. Pass, dribble, cross, and near-post off-the-ball run
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  1. Build-up and transition in 5v3
  2. Circuit with offensive combinations in groups of 4
  3. Jurgen Klopp's offensive combination with a double cross in front of the goal
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U18 Overload soccer drills

  1. 6v3 Game: Playing between the lines and reactive movement
  2. Build-up and transition in 5v3
  3. Pressing then possession play in 3 zones by D. Simeone
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U18 Passes soccer drills

  1. 6v6 possession game with 2 neutral players and shooting on small goals
  2. Mr. Bielsa: Creating and Exploiting Space Along the Touchline
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  1. Positioning of Forwards Between the Lines and Shooting
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  3. M. Bielsa: Build-up play on the strong side with a switch of play to draw a defender and release
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U18 Possession soccer drills

  1. Ralf Rangnick's Possession Game to Work on Transitions
  2. Pressing then possession play in 3 zones by D. Simeone
  3. 7v7 Possession Game with 3 Neutral Players and Gate Passes
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U18 Pressing soccer drills

  1. Warm-up: pressing, constrained play and counter
  2. Build-up and transition in 5v3
  3. Ralf Rangnick's Possession Game to Work on Transitions
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U18 Rondos soccer drills

  1. Possession game and attacking transition with 3 teams of 5
  2. Pep Guardiola: Small-sided high-intensity play from 1v1 to 5v5
  3. 7v7 Possession Game with 3 Neutral Players and Gate Passes
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U18 Scanning soccer drills

  1. Possession play and switching against a low block
  2. Breaking the lines: warm-up with passing circuit
  3. Mr. Bielsa: Creating and Exploiting Space Along the Touchline
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U18 Shooting soccer drills

  1. Attacker Technique: Combination, Cross, and Shooting
  2. Circuit with offensive combinations in groups of 4
  3. Possession play and switching against a low block
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U18 Support soccer drills

  1. Transition from one zone to another with positional play in 5v5 (+ 2 central supports)
  2. Warm-up: working on play with support
  3. Short passing game and direct play with support
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U18 Transition soccer drills

  1. José Mourinho's Counter-pressing Upon Losing Possession in 4v4 (+4)
  2. Defensive transitions after loss in rondo games
  3. High press and quick attacks on 2 small goals
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U18 Using width soccer drills

  1. Defensive play training for the fullback
  2. Playing between the lines and quick transitions by Luis Enrique in 6v6
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