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Build-up play and shooting in 9v9 with passing gates

This situational exercise is ideal for working on the build-up play phase. Used in Naples a few years ago, you can use it at the end of a session.

Animation: Build-up play and shooting in 9v9 with passing gates
On a half-field, place a large goal at the midfield line, as well as 4 gates on each side of the field using 4 cones (see animation). Then form 2 teams of 9 players with 1 goalkeeper per team.

The opposition starts and the objective for each team is to score on the opposing goal. However, they must pass through a gate on each side of the field before they can finish their action. After passing through at least 2 gates, players can finish on the opposing goal.

Used by Rafael Benitez during a training session in Naples, the objective of this opposition is threefold:
  • Work on the build-up play
  • Work on attacking movements
  • Work on the accuracy of passes

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Mr. Bielsa: Build-up play on the strong side with a switch of play to draw a defender and release

Mr. Bielsa: Build-up play on the strong side with a switch of play to draw a defender and release

U16 U18 U19 U20 Seniors 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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Durée

15 min
Nombre de joueurs

Joueurs

6-18
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Tactics
3v3 (+1) Build-up with mini-goals and first line pressing

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....

Durée de l'exercice

Durée

15 min
Nombre de joueurs

Joueurs

7-14
Thème de l'exercice

Thème

Small-sided games
Shooting and using support during the build-up play

Shooting and using support during the build-up play

U15 U17 U16 U14

Very dynamic drill where the player must serve a winger on the run to initiate the counterattack....

Durée de l'exercice

Durée

10 min
Nombre de joueurs

Joueurs

4-16
Thème de l'exercice

Thème

Technique
Defending and Delaying in the Final Third in 6v6

Defending and Delaying in the Final Third in 6v6

U18 Seniors U20 U19 U17 U16

Opposition scenario where the defensive team must delay the attack, protect the penalty area, and prevent shots and crosses before...

Durée de l'exercice

Durée

20 min
Nombre de joueurs

Joueurs

12-16
Thème de l'exercice

Thème

Small-sided games
5v2 Possession Game with Ball Carrying Exit

5v2 Possession Game with Ball Carrying Exit

U14 Seniors U20 U19 U18 U17 U16 U15

Maintain possession in a rondo under pressure, then break out with dribbling after 10 passes to score in a mini-goal....

Durée de l'exercice

Durée

15 min
Nombre de joueurs

Joueurs

12-18
Thème de l'exercice

Thème

Small-sided games
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Rondo in 3 zones to find the 9 and exploit the numerical advantage

Rondo in 3 zones to find the 9 and exploit the numerical advantage

U18 Seniors U20 U19 U17

Possession-focused drill in 3 zones with the objective of connecting with the 9, then supporting the drive to finish in the mini-g...

Durée de l'exercice

Durée

15 min
Nombre de joueurs

Joueurs

10-20
Thème de l'exercice

Thème

Small-sided games
8v8: connection of the fullbacks with the attacking line across 5 zones

8v8: connection of the fullbacks with the attacking line across 5 zones

U16 U19 U18 U17 U14 U15

Build-up play and connection between wide players and forwards in an 8v8 structured into five zones....

Durée de l'exercice

Durée

15 min
Nombre de joueurs

Joueurs

14-18
Thème de l'exercice

Thème

Tactics
Possession game from one goalkeeper to the other in 4v4 (+2)

Possession game from one goalkeeper to the other in 4v4 (+2)

U17 U16 U15 U14

Possession game where the objective is to connect one goalkeeper to the other by prioritizing the forward pass in a 4v4 with two g...

Durée de l'exercice

Durée

15 min
Nombre de joueurs

Joueurs

10-20
Thème de l'exercice

Thème

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Possession game in 3 zones with transitions and numerical disadvantage on the weak side

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...

Durée de l'exercice

Durée

20 min
Nombre de joueurs

Joueurs

12-18
Thème de l'exercice

Thème

Small-sided games
Possession game in double zone with coordinated press

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....

Durée de l'exercice

Durée

20 min
Nombre de joueurs

Joueurs

10-20
Thème de l'exercice

Thème

Tactics
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Build-up play from the goalkeeper and alternating between short passing game and direct play

Build-up play from the goalkeeper and alternating between short passing game and direct play

U18 Seniors U19 U20 U17

Exercise focused on goalkeeper work and how players move when their goalkeeper has the ball in hand. The goalkeeper's decision-mak...

Durée de l'exercice

Durée

15 min
Nombre de joueurs

Joueurs

11-15
Thème de l'exercice

Thème

Tactics
Breaking the lines with passing combinations in 3 drills

Breaking the lines with passing combinations in 3 drills

U15 U17 U16 U14

This drill used with youth teams at Manchester City is divided into 3 stations, allowing players to work on different passing comb...

Durée de l'exercice

Durée

15 min
Nombre de joueurs

Joueurs

12-24
Thème de l'exercice

Thème

Technique
Mr. Bielsa: working on lateral-winger automatisms with a passing circuit

Mr. Bielsa: working on lateral-winger automatisms with a passing circuit

U20 Seniors U17 U18 U19

Used by Marcelo Bielsa during a training session, this drill is ideal for working on the chemistry between fullbacks and wingers, ...

Durée de l'exercice

Durée

15 min
Nombre de joueurs

Joueurs

10-20
Thème de l'exercice

Thème

Tactics
Defensive transition of Pep Guardiola in an 8vs7 with 4 supports

Defensive transition of Pep Guardiola in an 8vs7 with 4 supports

Seniors U17 U18 U19 U20

Used by Pep Guardiola during a training session at Manchester City, this drill will help you work on the attacking-defensive trans...

Durée de l'exercice

Durée

20 min
Nombre de joueurs

Joueurs

18-21
Thème de l'exercice

Thème

Small-sided games
Fast forward play with a 7v7 in 3 zones

Fast forward play with a 7v7 in 3 zones

U16 U14 U15 U17

This small-sided game, used by Vicente Del Bosque during a training session at Real Madrid, is ideal for working on smooth transit...

Durée de l'exercice

Durée

20 min
Nombre de joueurs

Joueurs

12-16
Thème de l'exercice

Thème

Small-sided games
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Build-up Play and Through Ball in Jurgen Klopp's 4-3-3

Build-up Play and Through Ball in Jurgen Klopp's 4-3-3

U15 U17 U14 U16

Exercise inspired by a training session of Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool, it will allow your players to work on their positioning in a...

Durée de l'exercice

Durée

20 min
Nombre de joueurs

Joueurs

18-22
Thème de l'exercice

Thème

Tactics
Mr. Bielsa: Creating and Exploiting Space Along the Touchline

Mr. Bielsa: Creating and Exploiting Space Along the Touchline

U18 U17 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...

Durée de l'exercice

Durée

20 min
Nombre de joueurs

Joueurs

10-18
Thème de l'exercice

Thème

Tactics
Exploiting the Weak Side with this 8v4 by Marcelo Bielsa

Exploiting the Weak Side with this 8v4 by Marcelo Bielsa

U20 U16 U17 U18 U19 Seniors

Very useful for managing a numerical advantage during a switch of play, this exercise used by Marcelo Bielsa should appeal to your...

Durée de l'exercice

Durée

20 min
Nombre de joueurs

Joueurs

12-18
Thème de l'exercice

Thème

Tactics
Marcelo Bielsa: working on build-up play against a high press

Marcelo Bielsa: working on build-up play against a high press

U18 U19 U20 Seniors U17

Excellent double circuit used by Marcelo Bielsa, which is ideal for working on build-up play against a high press....

Durée de l'exercice

Durée

15 min
Nombre de joueurs

Joueurs

12-20
Thème de l'exercice

Thème

Tactics
Build-up play and shooting in 9v9 with passing gates

Build-up play and shooting in 9v9 with passing gates

U15 U16 U17 U14

This situational exercise is ideal for working on the build-up play phase. Used in Naples a few years ago, you can use it at the e...

Durée de l'exercice

Durée

20 min
Nombre de joueurs

Joueurs

16-20
Thème de l'exercice

Thème

Tactics
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Finding the free player in a 3v1 situation by Marcelo Bielsa

Finding the free player in a 3v1 situation by Marcelo Bielsa

U17 Seniors U19 U18

Inspired by an exercise used by Marcelo Bielsa, this drill will allow you to take advantage of a 3v1 situation in the wide areas....

Durée de l'exercice

Durée

18 min
Nombre de joueurs

Joueurs

4-20
Thème de l'exercice

Thème

Tactics
Build-up play under pressure and switch of play in 2-1-2

Build-up play under pressure and switch of play in 2-1-2

U15 U14 U17 U16

Excellent exercise for working on build-up play when your center backs are under pressure. It will also allow your players to work...

Durée de l'exercice

Durée

12 min
Nombre de joueurs

Joueurs

6-14
Thème de l'exercice

Thème

Tactics
Small-sided game in 5v5 by Luis Enrique (+ 1 neutral player)

Small-sided game in 5v5 by Luis Enrique (+ 1 neutral player)

Seniors U18 U20 U17 U19

With a clear objective, the contribution of several supports during quick attacks, this exercise used by Luis Enrique at FC Barcel...

Durée de l'exercice

Durée

20 min
Nombre de joueurs

Joueurs

11-18
Thème de l'exercice

Thème

Small-sided games
Double 3v2 with pressing from a central square

Double 3v2 with pressing from a central square

U18 U17 U20 Seniors U19

In this 3v2 (and 3v3 with pressing), your players will be able to work on coordinated press as well as transition play when losing...

Durée de l'exercice

Durée

15 min
Nombre de joueurs

Joueurs

11-15
Thème de l'exercice

Thème

Small-sided games
Possession play and progressive switches of play

Possession play and progressive switches of play

U16 U14 U15 U17 U18 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 ...

Durée de l'exercice

Durée

20 min
Nombre de joueurs

Joueurs

6-24
Thème de l'exercice

Thème

Small-sided games
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Creating a numerical advantage in a possession game across 3 zones

Creating a numerical advantage in a possession game across 3 zones

U20 Seniors U19 U18 U17

Used by Guardiola at FC Barcelona (B team) in 2008, this possession exercise with a numerical advantage is perfect for training yo...

Durée de l'exercice

Durée

25 min
Nombre de joueurs

Joueurs

15-21
Thème de l'exercice

Thème

Tactics
Training on Long Balls and Off-the-ball Movement

Training on Long Balls and Off-the-ball Movement

U12 U16 U13 U15 U17 U14

Long passing drill ideal for training your players to find the right passing angle, improve the accuracy of long balls, and work o...

Durée de l'exercice

Durée

15 min
Nombre de joueurs

Joueurs

8-12
Thème de l'exercice

Thème

Tactics
Tracking back by forwards and involvement in build-up play

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-...

Durée de l'exercice

Durée

15 min
Nombre de joueurs

Joueurs

12-14
Thème de l'exercice

Thème

Tactics
Positioned Attack and Offensive Movements (8v8)

Positioned Attack and Offensive Movements (8v8)

U20 U19 Seniors U18 U17

Excellent 8v8 game exercise, your players enhance their creativity and ability to identify, based on their position, the most effe...

Durée de l'exercice

Durée

15 min
Nombre de joueurs

Joueurs

12-16
Thème de l'exercice

Thème

Tactics
Pressing and Counterattack Work in 8v8

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...

Durée de l'exercice

Durée

15 min
Nombre de joueurs

Joueurs

16-18
Thème de l'exercice

Thème

Tactics
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Positional attack and movements between the lines

Positional attack and movements between the lines

U19 U20 U18 Seniors U17

By placing cones that should not be touched, this drill is ideal for training your forwards in building a set attack and optimizin...

Durée de l'exercice

Durée

15 min
Nombre de joueurs

Joueurs

6-8
Thème de l'exercice

Thème

Tactics
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