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Access more drills6v6 (+2) possession game with play through the central zone
Ideal exercise for working like teams such as Liverpool or Manchester City. A short passing game followed by a through ball into a central area, followed by a new phase of possession. The quality of the 2 neutral players is crucial if you want to give rhythm to this exercise.
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Mr. Bielsa: Build-up play on the strong side with a switch of play to draw a defender and release
U16 Seniors U20 U19 U18 U17
Ball circulation sequence working on build-up play under pressure on the strong side, followed by a quick switch of play to the we...
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3v3 (+1) Build-up with mini-goals and first line pressing
U17 Seniors U20 U19 U18 U16
Numerical advantage build-up situation (GK + 3 players) to beat the first line of press and find outlets towards mini-goals....
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Defending and Delaying in the Final Third in 6v6
U17 Seniors U20 U19 U18 U16
Opposition scenario where the defensive team must delay the attack, protect the penalty area, and prevent shots and crosses before...
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5v2 Possession Game with Ball Carrying Exit
U15 Seniors U20 U19 U18 U17 U16 U14
Maintain possession in a rondo under pressure, then break out with dribbling after 10 passes to score in a mini-goal....
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Rondo in 3 zones to find the 9 and exploit the numerical advantage
U17 Seniors U20 U19 U18
Possession-focused drill in 3 zones with the objective of connecting with the 9, then supporting the drive to finish in the mini-g...
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Possession game in 3 zones with transitions and numerical disadvantage on the weak side
U19 U18 U17 Seniors U20
Three-zone possession exercise to work on reactions to transitions, the disadvantage on the weak side, and movements preparing for...
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Possession game in double zone with coordinated press
U17 U16 U14 U15 Seniors U20 U19 U18
Possession and organized pressing drill in two adjacent zones to work on transition and counter-pressing after losing the ball....
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Build-up play from the goalkeeper and alternating between short passing game and direct play
U18 Seniors U20 U19 U17
Exercise focused on goalkeeper work and how players move when their goalkeeper has the ball in hand. The goalkeeper's decision-mak...
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Mr. Bielsa: working on lateral-winger automatisms with a passing circuit
U18 Seniors U20 U19 U17
Used by Marcelo Bielsa during a training session, this drill is ideal for working on the chemistry between fullbacks and wingers, ...
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Defensive transition of Pep Guardiola in an 8vs7 with 4 supports
U18 Seniors U20 U19 U17
Used by Pep Guardiola during a training session at Manchester City, this drill will help you work on the attacking-defensive trans...
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Pep Guardiola's Transition Work in a 5v5 Across 3 Zones
U19 Seniors U20 U18
Used by Pep Guardiola during his time at Bayern Munich, this exercise is ideal for working on quick execution and exploiting space...
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Working on build-up play with Marcelo Bielsa against 2 forwards
U20 U18 U19 Seniors
Suggested by Marcelo Bielsa to his players, this drill is ideal for working on build-up play against 2 attackers, particularly foc...
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Mr. Bielsa: Creating and Exploiting Space Along the Touchline
U17 U18 U19 U20 Seniors
Exercise developed by Marcelo Bielsa and used during his time at Leeds, it will help your players learn to create spaces and explo...
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Exploiting the Weak Side with this 8v4 by Marcelo Bielsa
U16 U19 Seniors U20 U18 U17
Very useful for managing a numerical advantage during a switch of play, this exercise used by Marcelo Bielsa should appeal to your...
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Marcelo Bielsa: Build-up play under pressure and switch of play in 8v6
U19 Seniors U20 U18
Used by Marcelo Bielsa, this drill, in the form of 8v6 game sequences, is ideal for training your players in build-up play and gam...
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Transition from one zone to another with positional play in 5v5 (+ 2 central supports)
U19 Seniors U20 U18
Used by Unai Emery during a training session at Arsenal in 2018, this drill aims to work on positional play through a 5v5 possessi...
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Marcelo Bielsa: working on build-up play against a high press
U18 Seniors U20 U19 U17
Excellent double circuit used by Marcelo Bielsa, which is ideal for working on build-up play against a high press....
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Finding the free player in a 3v1 situation by Marcelo Bielsa
U18 Seniors U19 U17
Inspired by an exercise used by Marcelo Bielsa, this drill will allow you to take advantage of a 3v1 situation in the wide areas....
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Small-sided game in 5v5 by Luis Enrique (+ 1 neutral player)
U19 U20 U17 Seniors U18
With a clear objective, the contribution of several supports during quick attacks, this exercise used by Luis Enrique at FC Barcel...
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Double 3v2 with pressing from a central square
U17 U19 U18 U20 Seniors
In this 3v2 (and 3v3 with pressing), your players will be able to work on coordinated press as well as transition play when losing...
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Possession play and progressive switches of play
U18 U14 U15 U16 U17 U19 U20 Seniors
This small-sided game with a numerical advantage and progression from zone to zone is ideal for youth teams and will help improve ...
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Creating a numerical advantage in a possession game across 3 zones
U17 U20 Seniors U19 U18
Used by Guardiola at FC Barcelona (B team) in 2008, this possession exercise with a numerical advantage is perfect for training yo...
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6v6 (+2) possession game with play through the central zone
U19 Seniors U18
Ideal exercise for working like teams such as Liverpool or Manchester City. A short passing game followed by a through ball into a...
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Tracking back by forwards and involvement in build-up play
U19 U20 U18 Seniors U17
Through this exercise, your forwards practice participating in the collective build-up play and the optimal timing of the off-the-...
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Positioned Attack and Offensive Movements (8v8)
Seniors U20 U17 U18 U19
Excellent 8v8 game exercise, your players enhance their creativity and ability to identify, based on their position, the most effe...
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Pressing and Counterattack Work in 8v8
U17 U20 U18 Seniors U19 U16
In an 8v8 setup with one team playing without a goalkeeper, your players practice counterattacking and pressing with a numerical a...
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Double 2v2 and Shooting on Full-Size Goal
Seniors U20 U18 U19
Through a double 2v2, your players practice defensive recovery (defenders) as well as combinations and shooting (attackers)....
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Positional attack and movements between the lines
U18 U20 U17 Seniors U19
By placing cones that should not be touched, this drill is ideal for training your forwards in building a set attack and optimizin...
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