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Athletic work in 30-15 with the ball on 4 stations

In the form of 4 stations, this exercise is ideal for interval training (30-15) while including a fun element with the ball. Perfect for the start of the season or after the winter break.

Animation: Athletic work in 30-15 with the ball on 4 stations
On a large field, set up 4 stations in each corner of the field. Then ask your players to divide into 4 groups. The stations will consist of:
  1. Station 1: poles (or constri-foot) to create a series of slaloms, with a supply of balls. Players must slalom between the poles.
  2. Station 2: 5 to 6 hoops randomly placed on the ground with a supply of balls. Players must maneuver around the hoops.
  3. Station 3: a few balls. Players must perform a series of passes using multiple balls simultaneously.
  4. Station 4: only a supply of balls, with one ball per player. They must perform a series of juggles.

The exercise will proceed as follows:
  • Each group starts at a different station.
  • Each station lasts 30 seconds.
  • Along the length of the field, players move from one station to another in a 15-second fast run.
  • Across the width of the field, players move from one station to another in a 15-second active recovery.
  • You can complete 5 full rounds with 2 minutes of recovery between each round.

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Pass sequence with layoff, support runs, and through ball play

Pass sequence with layoff, support runs, and through ball play

10 min
8-16 joueurs
Technical
U17 - U14
Dynamic layoff-support circuit where players combine quick passes, directional controls, and support runs before attacking the depth....
Speed work with varied movements over 25 meters

Speed work with varied movements over 25 meters

15 min
4-24 joueurs
Conditioning
U15 - U14
Sequence of specific movements (walking, backpedaling, lateral movement, sprinting) on a linear course of 25 meters....
Finishing Exercise from 4 Different Angles

Finishing Exercise from 4 Different Angles

15 min
5-20 joueurs
Technical
U20 - Seniors
Highly dynamic finishing exercise aimed at working on quick combinations, movements in the box, and a variety of shots from different angles....
Drill: Dribbling and 1v1 Duels with Direct Opponent

Drill: Dribbling and 1v1 Duels with Direct Opponent

15 min
8-24 joueurs
Technical
U14 - U15
Ideal for working on ball control and dribbling under pressure, this circuit will allow your players to express their creativity while working on duels with a direct opponent....
Athletic work in 30-15 with the ball on 4 stations

Athletic work in 30-15 with the ball on 4 stations

20 min
8-20 joueurs
Conditioning
U15 - U14
In the form of 4 stations, this exercise is ideal for interval training (30-15) while including a fun element with the ball. Perfect for the start of the season or after the winter break....
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The U16 category includes players aged 15-16 years. At this age, you will need to focus your U16 training sessions around different themes, such as athletic development, technical skill, and tactical knowledge.

We advise you to concentrate on the basic aspects when preparing your U16 exercises: movement, control-pass, and game awareness. These will be the foundation for your players for many years to come. Make sure to keep your U16 training sessions engaging, as this will help maintain a motivating pace for your players.
Practicing the diamond play with shooting on mini goals

Practicing the diamond play with shooting on mini goals

15 min
4-16 joueurs
Tactical
U15 - U14
Small passing drill with shooting on mini goals, ideal for working on automatisms and getting your players accustomed to triangle play when positioned in a diamond formation....
Aerobic Training for Early Season in 6 Phases

Aerobic Training for Early Season in 6 Phases

15 min
2-24 joueurs
Conditioning
U17 - U16
Aerobic endurance exercise that will allow your players to work in intervals over varying distances. Ideal at the start of the season or following a winter break....
Diamond play with passing combinations

Diamond play with passing combinations

18 min
8-24 joueurs
Tactical
U17 - U16
Simple drill to set up but allows working on the diamond shape from different angles and through various combinations. This is actually a drill used by the German national team during a training session....
Unai Emery: small warm-up game in a triangle

Unai Emery: small warm-up game in a triangle

10 min
6-24 joueurs
Warm-up
U15 - U14
Used by Unai Emery during his time at FC Sevilla in 2013, this warm-up is ideal for starting a session focused on playing between the lines....
Athletic warm-up: hurdles, give and go, and accelerations

Athletic warm-up: hurdles, give and go, and accelerations

15 min
12-20 joueurs
Conditioning
U15 - U17
Perfect drill for a warm-up during a session with an athletic focus. Remember to gradually increase intensity and alternate players in support....
Passing drills with one-touch play and supporting player

Passing drills with one-touch play and supporting player

15 min
16-24 joueurs
Warm-up
U17 - U16
Small one-touch play combination exercise, ideal for a warm-up or a technical workshop during a session focused on passing. Numerous variations possible....
Active endurance work in 4 phases

Active endurance work in 4 phases

15 min
6-20 joueurs
Conditioning
U16 - U17
This very simple exercise to set up will allow your players to work on active endurance, at approximately 75-85% of their maximum heart rate. Ideal during the resumption phase....
Warm-up Circuit: Speed and Agility Work

Warm-up Circuit: Speed and Agility Work

15 min
10-20 joueurs
Warm-up
U15 - U14
Used by Unai Emery during a training session at Arsenal, this drill aims to work on speed, coordination, and overall mobility. Ideal as a warm-up!...
Passing circuit on 6 cones with shooting on a full-size goal

Passing circuit on 6 cones with shooting on a full-size goal

15 min
10-20 joueurs
Technical
U15 - U16
Shooting practice following a passing sequence inspired by the famous Tiki Taka used by FC Barcelona. Feel free to use variations to add tempo to the exercise....
Endurance capacity circuit with ball and motor skills work

Endurance capacity circuit with ball and motor skills work

15 min
6-22 joueurs
Conditioning
U18 - U16
Excellent athletic circuit that will allow your players to work on endurance capacity (aerobic) while incorporating ball work in the form of dribbling....
Offensive Combinations and Shooting with 4 Players

Offensive Combinations and Shooting with 4 Players

15 min
8-16 joueurs
Technical
U14 - U15
This drill combining various attacking combinations is ideal for working on shooting from different aspects: shooting at the edge of the box, cut-back cross, etc....
Shooting practice with slalom and body feint

Shooting practice with slalom and body feint

15 min
10-22 joueurs
Technical
U15 - U14
Ideal drill for working on shooting with a slalom, a pass into the run, and a body feint. It will allow you to work on strikes in a rhythmic manner, even with a large number of players....
Passing combination: one-two pass, back pass, and shooting

Passing combination: one-two pass, back pass, and shooting

15 min
8-24 joueurs
Technical
U15 - U14
Ideal for working on passing and movement in a small area, this drill emphasizes quick play. Consider doubling the station if you have a large number of players....
One-two pass circuit with speed work

One-two pass circuit with speed work

18 min
6-12 joueurs
Technical
U15 - U14
Discover a passing circuit with different combinations that should help your players improve on two aspects: the pure quality of the passes and the movement after making the pass....
Athletic circuit with ball: passing and agility work

Athletic circuit with ball: passing and agility work

12 min
4-8 joueurs
Conditioning
U16 - U15
This is a circuit that combines many aspects of a player's work such as athletic training, agility, and passing quality. Used in pre-season at Manchester City, it should help your players prepare well for the year....
Technical Circuit of Passing, Dribbling, and Shooting

Technical Circuit of Passing, Dribbling, and Shooting

18 min
6-12 joueurs
Technical
U16 - U15
Exercise used by Pep Guardiola during a training session at Manchester City, it is ideal for working on different aspects: passing quality, off-the-ball runs to create space, and finally shooting....

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U16 Agility soccer drills

  1. Dribbling and Shooting in a Speed and Precision Circuit
  2. Speed work, one-two pass, dribble, and shooting
  3. Finishing Exercise from 4 Different Angles
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U16 Attacking transition soccer drills

  1. 7v7 Possession Game with 3 Neutral Players and Gate Passes
  2. Sequence of small-sided games in 1v1, 2v1, 2v2, then 3v2
  3. Zonal Defense in 6v6: Marking, Cover, and Balance
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U16 Build-up play soccer drills

  1. Possession play and progressive switches of play
  2. Build-up play and shooting in 9v9 with passing gates
  3. 5v2 possession game with dribbling exit
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U16 Cognitive soccer drills

  1. 1v1s on small goals with a defender chasing
  2. Restricted zone: Using the wide areas in 5v5
  3. Agility in 1v1 with ball and colored signals
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U16 Counterattack soccer drills

  1. Possession game in 4v4 followed by a 2v1 counterattack
  2. Attacking transition: recovery and retention
  3. Defensive interventions and quick attacks through the winger
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U16 Counter-pressing soccer drills

  1. Ralf Rangnick's Possession Game to Work on Transitions
  2. Possession game from one goalkeeper to the other in 4v4 (+2)
  3. Possession game with quick transitions upon losing the ball
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U16 Defensive recovery / Tracking back soccer drills

  1. Defensive Block: Positioning in the Game and Tactical Principles
  2. Defensive transitions after loss in rondo games
  3. Decision Making and Shooting in 2v1 (+1) with Defensive Recovery
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U16 Defensive transition soccer drills

  1. Sequence of small-sided games in 1v1, 2v1, 2v2, then 3v2
  2. 6v4 Possession Game with Attacking-Defensive Transition
  3. Offensive Combinations and Numerical Advantage in 2v1
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U16 Dribbling soccer drills

  1. Dribbling, passing, and diagonal run
  2. Drill: Dribbling and 1v1 Duels with Direct Opponent
  3. One-touch short passing drill in a diamond formation
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U16 Duels soccer drills

  1. Warm-up: Passing drills and 1v1 training
  2. 1v1 Duels with Mini Goals Following a Passing Sequence
  3. Combine in a 2v1 to eliminate the direct opponent
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U16 Endurance soccer drills

  1. 2(+1) vs 2 with goalkeeper – quick attack from wide area
  2. Athletic circuit with ball: passing and agility work
  3. 4v4 with active recovery and transitions – attacking the width in small-sided play
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U16 Explosive strength soccer drills

  1. Speed work with varied movements over 25 meters
  2. Alternating small-sided games and intermittent training
  3. Specific forward training – runs, slalom, and double finishing
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U16 Fun Game soccer drills

  1. 4v1 Rondo with Zone Changes
  2. Duel Training by V. Del Bosque in 1v1, 2v2, and 3v3
  3. Shooting practice on 3 consecutive phases of play
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U16 Gaps soccer drills

  1. Crosses and Heading with 2 Side Zones (variation)
  2. Transition and "support players" of Pep Guardiola (in 3 zones)
  3. 3-Team Possession Game (6v6 + 3 neutral players)
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U16 Motor skills soccer drills

  1. Endurance capacity circuit with ball and motor skills work
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U16 Offensive combinations soccer drills

  1. One-touch offensive combinations with shooting
  2. Offensive Combinations in 2v1 on Opposite Goals
  3. Build-up play: finding space between the lines
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U16 Overload soccer drills

  1. Attacking transition of J. Klopp with quick attacks in 6v6
  2. 4v2 Possession Game with River Crossing
  3. Pep Guardiola: Small-sided high-intensity play from 1v1 to 5v5
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U16 Passes soccer drills

  1. Passing circuit on 6 cones with shooting on a full-size goal
  2. Build-up play and shooting in 9v9 with passing gates
  3. Layoff in one-touch play during a passing sequence
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U16 Positional play soccer drills

  1. Zonal Defense in 6v6: Marking, Cover, and Balance
  2. Positioning of Forwards Between the Lines and Shooting
  3. Build-up play: finding space between the lines
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U16 Possession soccer drills

  1. 4v2 Possession Game with River Crossing
  2. Ralf Rangnick's Possession Game to Work on Transitions
  3. Possession game with quick transitions upon losing the ball
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U16 Pressing soccer drills

  1. 4v2 Possession Game with River Crossing
  2. Possession game in 2 zones with role change
  3. Possession game with quick transitions upon losing the ball
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U16 Rondos soccer drills

  1. Possession game with quick transitions upon losing the ball
  2. Possession game and attacking transition with 3 teams of 5
  3. Defensive transitions after loss in rondo games
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U16 Scanning soccer drills

  1. Diamond play with passing combinations
  2. Finishing Exercise from 4 Different Angles
  3. 4v1 Rondo with Zone Changes
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U16 Shooting soccer drills

  1. 2v2 Work and Basic Tactical Principles
  2. Decision Making and Shooting in 2v1 (+1) with Defensive Recovery
  3. Defensive interventions and quick attacks through the winger
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U16 Support soccer drills

  1. Pass sequence with layoff, support runs, and through ball play
  2. Shooting and using support during the build-up play
  3. Small-sided game in 4v4 with 4 players providing support in the defensive third
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U16 Transition soccer drills

  1. Shot then defensive transition in 1v1
  2. 7v7 Possession Game with 3 Neutral Players and Gate Passes
  3. 4v4 possession game with 2 support players per team
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U16 Using width soccer drills

  1. Restricted zone: Using the wide areas in 5v5
  2. 4v4 with active recovery and transitions – attacking the width in small-sided play
  3. 2v2 Drill Starting from a 6v6
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