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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
U17 - U18
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....
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
U18 - Seniors
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 - U18
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
U18 - U17
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
Seniors - U20
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....
Agility in 1v1 with ball and colored signals

Agility in 1v1 with ball and colored signals

15 min
8-16 joueurs
Conditioning
Seniors - U14
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
U18 - 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
U19 - U18
1v1 duels with a chasing player, 2v2 matchups, and shooting on a full-size goal are part of this varied and highly dynamic drill....
Speed work, one-two pass, dribble, and shooting

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

20 min
8-18 joueurs
Technical
U18 - U19
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
U16 - U17
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 work in groups of 3 with the ball

Athletic work in groups of 3 with the ball

10 min
3-5 joueurs
Conditioning
U20 - Seniors
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
U20 - U18
An ideal circuit for pre-season. Among the benefits of this routine: improves joint stability, aerobic endurance, and explosiveness!...

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