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M. Bielsa: Build-up play on the strong side with a switch of play to draw a defender and release
15 min
6-18 joueurs
Tactical
U16 - Seniors
Ball circulation sequence working on build-up play under pressure on the strong side, followed by a quick switch of play to the weak side to finish in a mini-goal, inspired by a session proposed by Marcelo Bielsa....
3v3 (+1) Build-up with mini-goals and first line pressing
15 min
7-14 joueurs
Small-sided games
Seniors - U20
Numerical advantage build-up situation (GK + 3 players) to beat the first line of press and find outlets towards mini-goals....
Defending and Delaying in the Final Third in 6v6
20 min
12-16 joueurs
Small-sided games
U16 - Seniors
Opposition scenario where the defensive team must delay the attack, protect the penalty area, and prevent shots and crosses before counterattacking towards mini-goals....
5v2 possession game with dribbling exit
15 min
12-18 joueurs
Small-sided games
Seniors - U15
Maintain possession in a rondo under pressure, then break out with dribbling after 10 passes to score in a mini-goal....
Rondo in 3 zones to find the 9 and exploit the numerical advantage
15 min
10-20 joueurs
Small-sided games
U18 - U17
Possession-focused drill in 3 zones with the objective of connecting with the 9, then supporting the drive to finish in the mini-goals....
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Possession game in 3 zones with transitions and numerical disadvantage on the weak side
20 min
12-18 joueurs
Small-sided games
U18 - U17
Three-zone possession exercise to work on reactions to transitions, the disadvantage on the weak side, and movements preparing for a potential loss of possession and counter-pressing....
Possession game in double zone with coordinated press
20 min
10-20 joueurs
Tactical
U17 - U18
Possession and organized pressing drill in two adjacent zones to work on transition and counter-pressing after losing the ball....
Build-up play from the goalkeeper and alternating between short passing game and direct play
15 min
11-15 joueurs
Tactical
Seniors - U20
Exercise focused on goalkeeper work and how players move when their goalkeeper has the ball in hand. The goalkeeper's decision-making is essential to determine whether it is preferable to play short or direct....
Mr. Bielsa: working on lateral-winger automatisms with a passing circuit
15 min
10-20 joueurs
Tactical
Seniors - U20
Used by Marcelo Bielsa during a training session, this drill is ideal for working on the chemistry between fullbacks and wingers, in the form of 2 passing circuits without opposition....
Defensive transition of Pep Guardiola in an 8vs7 with 4 supports
20 min
18-21 joueurs
Small-sided games
U18 - U19
Used by Pep Guardiola during a training session at Manchester City, this drill will help you work on the attacking-defensive transition in the upper part of the field....
Pep Guardiola's Transition Work in a 5v5 Across 3 Zones
20 min
12-18 joueurs
Tactical
U19 - U18
Used by Pep Guardiola during his time at Bayern Munich, this exercise is ideal for working on quick execution and exploiting spaces during the defensive-attacking transition....
Working on build-up play with Marcelo Bielsa against 2 forwards
20 min
10-20 joueurs
Tactical
U19 - U20
Suggested by Marcelo Bielsa to his players, this drill is ideal for working on build-up play against 2 attackers, particularly focusing on build-up play....
Mr. Bielsa: Creating and Exploiting Space Along the Touchline
20 min
10-18 joueurs
Tactical
U17 - U20
Exercise developed by Marcelo Bielsa and used during his time at Leeds, it will help your players learn to create spaces and exploit them to effectively build-up play....
Exploiting the Weak Side with this 8v4 by Marcelo Bielsa
20 min
12-18 joueurs
Tactical
U20 - Seniors
Very useful for managing a numerical advantage during a switch of play, this exercise used by Marcelo Bielsa should appeal to your players!...
Marcelo Bielsa: Build-up play under pressure and switch of play in 8v6
20 min
15-18 joueurs
Tactical
U18 - U19
Used by Marcelo Bielsa, this drill, in the form of 8v6 game sequences, is ideal for training your players in build-up play and game construction under pressure....
Transition from one zone to another with positional play in 5v5 (+ 2 central supports)
18 min
12-16 joueurs
Tactical
U19 - Seniors
Used by Unai Emery during a training session at Arsenal in 2018, this drill aims to work on positional play through a 5v5 possession game with 2 neutral players....
Marcelo Bielsa: working on build-up play against a high press
15 min
12-20 joueurs
Tactical
U18 - U19
Excellent double circuit used by Marcelo Bielsa, which is ideal for working on build-up play against a high press....
Small-sided game in 5v5 by Luis Enrique (+ 1 neutral player)
20 min
11-18 joueurs
Small-sided games
U20 - U17
With a clear objective, the contribution of several supports during quick attacks, this exercise used by Luis Enrique at FC Barcelona is ideal if you're looking for a small-sided game to offer your players....
Double 3v2 with pressing from a central square
15 min
11-15 joueurs
Small-sided games
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 the ball. Used by Mauricio Pochettino during his time at Tottenham....
Possession play and progressive switches of play
20 min
6-24 joueurs
Small-sided games
U20 - U19
This small-sided game with a numerical advantage and progression from zone to zone is ideal for youth teams and will help improve concentration while adding a competitive element....
Creating a numerical advantage in a possession game across 3 zones
25 min
15-21 joueurs
Tactical
U17 - U18
Used by Guardiola at FC Barcelona (B team) in 2008, this possession exercise with a numerical advantage is perfect for training your players to utilize the advantage of numbers during an attacking phase....
Tracking back by forwards and involvement in build-up play
15 min
12-14 joueurs
Tactical
U18 - Seniors
Through this exercise, your forwards practice participating in the collective build-up play and the optimal timing of the off-the-ball run on the wings....
Positioned Attack and Offensive Movements (8v8)
15 min
12-16 joueurs
Tactical
U18 - U17
Excellent 8v8 game exercise, your players enhance their creativity and ability to identify, based on their position, the most effective paths to attack the opponent's goal. This exercise also allows the team to work on offensive movements in line with the required style of play....
Pressing and Counterattack Work in 8v8
15 min
16-18 joueurs
Tactical
U16 - U20
In an 8v8 setup with one team playing without a goalkeeper, your players practice counterattacking and pressing with a numerical advantage, as well as maintaining possession under opponent pressing....
Double 2v2 and Shooting on Full-Size Goal
25 min
16-18 joueurs
Tactical
U20 - U18
Through a double 2v2, your players practice defensive recovery (defenders) as well as combinations and shooting (attackers)....
Positional attack and movements between the lines
15 min
6-8 joueurs
Tactical
Seniors - U18
By placing cones that should not be touched, this drill is ideal for training your forwards in building a set attack and optimizing movements between the lines. Additionally, they practice shooting in front of the goal....
Other sub-theme U20 soccer drills
U20 Agility soccer drills
- Agility and information gathering by color and by team
- Speed work, one-two pass, dribble, and shooting
- Dribbling and Shooting in a Speed and Precision Circuit
U20 Attacking transition soccer drills
- Attacking transition and game awareness
- Pep Guardiola's Quick Attacks: Working on Transitions in 6v6
- Pressing and Gegenpressing: 4vs 2 + 4 in a double grid
U20 Circuit soccer drills
- Offensive combination work between the lines of Pep Guardiola
- Offensive "Y" Combination with Support Play and Shooting
- Passing Circuit by J. Klopp with Support and One-touch Play
U20 Cognitive soccer drills
- Agility in 1v1 with ball and colored signals
- Pep Guardiola's Quick Attacks: Working on Transitions in 6v6
- Warm-up: defensive block and group positioning
U20 Counterattack soccer drills
- Exploiting spaces in counterattack in the opponent's half
- Possession game with quick transitions upon losing the ball
- Attacking to defensive transition with a 5v3 in a dual zone
U20 Counter-pressing soccer drills
- 6v3 Positional Play with Mini Goals
- Double 3v2 with pressing from a central square
- Ralf Rangnick's Possession Game to Work on Transitions
U20 Defensive recovery / Tracking back soccer drills
- 1v1 Duels then Defensive Transition in 2v1
- Goalkeeper build-up into 1v2 duels with defensive recovery
- Defensive transition of Pep Guardiola in an 8vs7 with 4 supports
U20 Defensive transition soccer drills
- Defensive transition on 4 zones by Jurgen Klopp (9vs5)
- Pep Guardiola's Quick Attacking-Defensive Transition with 1v1 Duels
- Collective Defensive Positioning in Zonal Marking
U20 Dribbling soccer drills
- Getting Open and Combinations in Front of Goal
- One-touch short passing drill in a diamond formation
- Warm-up with Bayern Munich Relay
U20 Duels soccer drills
- 1v1s on small goals with a defender chasing
- 1v1 Duels then Defensive Transition in 2v1
- Agility and Shooting in a 2v2 Matchup
U20 Endurance soccer drills
- 6v6 with central no-go zone – switches of play and attacks using width
- Speed work with varied movements over 25 meters
- High-Intensity Pair Running Repetitions
U20 Explosive strength soccer drills
- Agility and information gathering by color and by team
- Speed work with varied movements over 25 meters
- Circuit training: aerobic endurance and explosiveness
U20 Fun Game soccer drills
- Luis Enrique: Switch of play in a dynamic 3v3 with a neutral player
- Rondo 8v3 and Passing Accuracy Under Pressure
- Duel Training by V. Del Bosque in 1v1, 2v2, and 3v3
U20 Gaps soccer drills
- Passes between the lines with 2 final third zones in 5v5
- Possession play and progressive switches of play
- Offensive combination work between the lines of Pep Guardiola
U20 Offensive combinations soccer drills
- Offensive combination with short passing game, overlap, and shooting
- Attacker Technique: Combination, Cross, and Shooting
- Build-up play: finding space between the lines
U20 Overload soccer drills
- Possession play and switching against a low block
- 1v1s on small goals with a defender chasing
- Luis Enrique: Switch of play in a dynamic 3v3 with a neutral player
U20 Passes soccer drills
- Rafael Benitez Passing Circuit with give and go, opening, and direct play
- Combinations with a one-touch play circuit and supporting player
- Athletic work in groups of 3 with the ball
U20 Positional play soccer drills
- 6v6 with central no-go zone – switches of play and attacks using width
- Small-sided game in 3v3 with neutral side supports and quick shooting
- 6v6 possession game with 2 neutral players and shooting on small goals
U20 Possession soccer drills
- Possession play and defensive-attacking transition with players providing support
- Possession game in double zone with coordinated press
- 7v7 Possession Game with 3 Neutral Players and Gate Passes
U20 Pressing soccer drills
- Build-up and transition in 5v3
- Small group possession in 4 zones
- Luis Enrique: Switch of play in a dynamic 3v3 with a neutral player
U20 Rondos soccer drills
- 7v7 Possession Game with 3 Neutral Players and Gate Passes
- Possession game in 4 zones with mandatory switch of play
- Short passing game and direct play with support
U20 Scanning soccer drills
- Unai Emery's Technical Circuit: Warm-up and Game Awareness
- Zonal marking: defensive positioning and team block
- Rondo and Switch of Play in 4 Zones by Rafael Benitez
U20 Shooting soccer drills
- Attacker Technique: Combination, Cross, and Shooting
- Attacker Technique: Combination and Shooting
- Pep Guardiola's Quick Attacking-Defensive Transition with 1v1 Duels
U20 Support soccer drills
- 3v3 Opposition with Goalkeepers and Neutral Support Players
- "Juego de Posición" in possession 9v9 + 2 support players
- Xavi: using width in a 6v6 with 4 support players