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Small-sided game in 4v4 with 4 players providing support in the defensive third

Small-sided game in 4v4 with 4 players providing support in the defensive third

15 min
12-24 joueurs
Small-sided games
U15
Exercise with 3 teams of 4 to work on managing danger in the final third, effectively closing down shooting and crossing angles, and defensive cohesion around the goalkeeper....
Defensive transitions after loss in rondo games

Defensive transitions after loss in rondo games

12 min
14-20 joueurs
Warm-up
U15
Immediate reaction work upon losing possession through successive rondo sequences. Ideal as a warm-up for a session focused on counter-pressing....
Using width in a double situation in 4v4

Using width in a double situation in 4v4

20 min
16-20 joueurs
Tactical
U15
Tactical drill that allows your players to better use width with a focus on the transition phase between ball recovery and the counterattack....
4v4 possession game with 2 support players per team

4v4 possession game with 2 support players per team

15 min
12-18 joueurs
Small-sided games
U15
This drill, in the form of a small-sided 4v4 game with supporting players, will allow you to address concepts such as transition phases and focus upon losing possession....
6v4 Possession Game with Attacking-Defensive Transition

6v4 Possession Game with Attacking-Defensive Transition

20 min
16-20 joueurs
Tactical
U15
Exercise combining a 6v4 possession drill with transitions in various phases of attacking-defensive and defensive-attacking play. You can, of course, adjust the distances and the number of players based on the level of your group....
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Interception and forward ball control in 4v3

Interception and forward ball control in 4v3

20 min
9-16 joueurs
Tactical
U15
Receiving the ball forward, anticipating interceptions, and making runs into space: this comprehensive exercise is ideal in every aspect and will allow you to work on quick transitions between defensive and attacking phases....
Shooting under pressure in 4v2 on 4 small goals

Shooting under pressure in 4v2 on 4 small goals

15 min
6-24 joueurs
Technical
U15
A small, dynamic drill that will allow your players to work on sequences in tight spaces and under pressure. Many variations are possible!...
Sequence of small-sided games in 1v1, 2v1, 2v2, then 3v2

Sequence of small-sided games in 1v1, 2v1, 2v2, then 3v2

15 min
8-24 joueurs
Small-sided games
U15
High-energy small-sided game with lots of changes in pace, this drill is perfect for working on attacking and defensive transitions and concentration. Your players will definitely love it!...
2v2 Work and Basic Tactical Principles

2v2 Work and Basic Tactical Principles

15 min
6-12 joueurs
Tactical
U15
Ideal drill to train your players on 2v2 and basic tactical principles (to draw a defender, support, and off-the-ball runs for attackers, and pressuring the ball carrier and defensive cover for defenders)....
Zonal Defense in 6v6: Marking, Cover, and Balance

Zonal Defense in 6v6: Marking, Cover, and Balance

15 min
12-14 joueurs
Tactical
U15
By having the defense work on zonal marking starting from a 6v6, your players improve on various tactical concepts: getting open, defensive cover, and balance to prevent the through ball....
Attacking transition: recovery and retention

Attacking transition: recovery and retention

20 min
12-14 joueurs
Tactical
U15
Through this defensive-to-attacking transition drill, your players improve both ball retention/circulation and their game awareness (offensive). Ideal for progressing on pressing and recovery work....
Collective Defensive Positioning in Zonal Marking

Collective Defensive Positioning in Zonal Marking

20 min
14-16 joueurs
Tactical
U15
In a 7v7 on a half-field, you work with your defenders and central midfielders on collective zonal defensive positioning and the quick reformation of the defensive block....
Midfield Line: Advancing and Defending as a Team

Midfield Line: Advancing and Defending as a Team

20 min
10-16 joueurs
Tactical
U15
Ideal for learning to counterattack quickly and advance as a team. The defensive aspect is also present in this exercise, perfect for working your defenders!...

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U15 Agility soccer drills

  1. Dynamic Warm-up with Passing, Slalom, and Dribbling
  2. Mastery of footwork, balance, and body control - without the ball
  3. Agility and Shooting
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U15 Build-up play soccer drills

  1. Possession game in double zone with coordinated press
  2. Breaking the lines with passing combinations in 3 drills
  3. Pressing and possession play in an 8v4 (+6)
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U15 Circuit soccer drills

  1. Passing game work with a square of 6 players
  2. Endurance capacity circuit with ball and motor skills work
  3. Diamond play with passing combinations
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U15 Cognitive soccer drills

  1. Possession play and progressive switches of play
  2. The double circle: working on spaces (attack/defense)
  3. Unlocking mini-goals with gate passing in 4v4
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U15 Counterattack soccer drills

  1. 6v4 Possession Game with Attacking-Defensive Transition
  2. Continuous fast attacks with a 5v3 in 2 zones
  3. Possession and quick counterattacks in a 3v2 followed by a 2v1
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U15 Counter-pressing soccer drills

  1. Possession game in 2 zones with role change
  2. Possession game from one goalkeeper to the other in 4v4 (+2)
  3. Defensive transitions after loss in rondo games
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U15 Defensive recovery / Tracking back soccer drills

  1. Defensive transitions after loss in rondo games
  2. 2v1 with shooting and defender tracking back
  3. Defensive work in pairs in a small area
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U15 Defensive transition soccer drills

  1. Shooting under pressure in 4v2 on 4 small goals
  2. Zonal Defense in 6v6: Marking, Cover, and Balance
  3. Continuous fast attacks with a 5v3 in 2 zones
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U15 Dribbling soccer drills

  1. 4v4 Game with Colored Gates and Mini Goals
  2. Unlocking mini-goals with gate passing in 4v4
  3. Dribbling, passing, and diagonal run
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U15 Dribbling soccer drills

  1. Dribble and immediate follow-up
  2. Drill: Dribbling and 1v1 Duels with Direct Opponent
  3. Movement off the ball, passes into space, and 1v1 duels
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U15 Duels soccer drills

  1. 1v1 Duels with a double following a sequence of passes
  2. 1v1 Duel with Required Skill Move and Shooting
  3. Double 2v1 following a passing sequence (variation)
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U15 Endurance soccer drills

  1. High-intensity 1v1 mini-tournament (promotion-relegation)
  2. Small-sided game in 3v3 with neutral side supports and quick shooting
  3. Athletic training: slalom and ball control in 2 columns
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U15 Explosive strength soccer drills

  1. 1v1 duels with neutral support and quick finishing on close goals
  2. 4v4 Numerical Equality Game and Shooting Situation
  3. Technical Circuit of Passing, Dribbling, and Shooting
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U15 Fun Game soccer drills

  1. 4v1 Rondo with Zone Changes
  2. Cognitive work without the ball with 1v1v1 duels
  3. Creating space through movement in 5v5
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U15 Gaps soccer drills

  1. Playing between the lines and following up the action
  2. 3-Team Possession Game (6v6 + 3 neutral players)
  3. Working on playing between the lines with a passing circuit
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U15 Motor skills soccer drills

  1. Dribbling then cross: right foot, left foot
  2. Drop-off and ball control
  3. Mastery of footwork, balance, and body control - without the ball
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U15 Offensive combinations soccer drills

  1. Build-up play and shooting in 9v9 with passing gates
  2. Offensive Combinations in 2v1 on Opposite Goals
  3. Double 2v1 following a passing combination
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U15 Overload soccer drills

  1. 6v4 Possession Game with Attacking-Defensive Transition
  2. Double 2v1 following a passing sequence (variation)
  3. Sequence of small-sided games in 1v1, 2v1, 2v2, then 3v2
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U15 Passes soccer drills

  1. 1v1 Duels with a double following a sequence of passes
  2. Passing drills with one-touch play and supporting player
  3. Working on playing between the lines with a passing circuit
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U15 Positional play soccer drills

  1. 8v8: connection of the fullbacks with the attacking line across 5 zones
  2. Dribble and immediate follow-up
  3. Collective ball retention through the short passing game
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U15 Possession soccer drills

  1. 4v2 Possession Game with River Crossing
  2. Possession game in 2 zones with role change
  3. 6v4 Possession Game with Attacking-Defensive Transition
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U15 Pressing soccer drills

  1. Possession game in 2v4 then 4v8 with central zone
  2. 4v2 Possession Game with River Crossing
  3. Build-up play under pressure and switch of play in 2-1-2
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U15 Rondos soccer drills

  1. 4v2 Possession Game with River Crossing
  2. Attacking transition: recovery and retention
  3. Defensive transitions after loss in rondo games
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U15 Scanning soccer drills

  1. Forward play with possession in 6v3
  2. Creating space through movement in 5v5
  3. 4-player passing sequence with scanning
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U15 Shooting soccer drills

  1. Positioning in a "Y", creating space, and shooting
  2. Interception and forward ball control in 4v3
  3. Specific forward training – runs, slalom, and double finishing
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U15 Support soccer drills

  1. Diamond: layoff, switch of play, and through ball
  2. Small-sided game in 3v3 with neutral side supports and quick shooting
  3. Warm-up with neutral support in the wide areas
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U15 Transition soccer drills

  1. Attacking transition: recovery and retention
  2. Sequence of small-sided games in 1v1, 2v1, 2v2, then 3v2
  3. Continuous fast attacks with a 5v3 in 2 zones
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U15 Using width soccer drills

  1. Forward play with possession in 6v3
  2. Warm-up: 2v2 positioning work
  3. Collective Defensive Positioning in Zonal Marking
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