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Combinations with a one-touch play circuit and supporting player

Ideal as a warm-up, this exercise is a great way to get started. Remember to emphasize the importance of verbal communication, as well as visual communication (off-the-ball runs and movements). This drill was used during a session at Liverpool by Jurgen Klopp.

Animation: Combinations with a one-touch play circuit and supporting player
In an area of approximately 25x35m, set up 10 cones to form 2 work areas as shown in the diagram. Then place 12 players on each of the cones, with 2 players at the starting cone with a ball.

The 2 groups will play in parallel and each passing sequence will proceed as follows:
  1. The 1st player A starts with dribbling for a few meters and then makes a short pass to the 2nd player B. A then takes B's place.
  2. B plays a layoff with one touch to the 3rd player C.
  3. C also plays in one-touch to the 4th player D, who will lay it off into B's run.
  4. B then plays to the 5th player E, who will control, dribble for 8-10m, and then make a short pass to the 1st player of the next circuit.
  5. The passing sequence continues in the same way on the other side.

Progression: the exercise is conducted in exactly the same way, but the last player will make a long pass instead of finishing with dribbling and a short pass.

Progression with long pass
Progression with long pass

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Offensive "Y" Combination with Support Play and Shooting

Offensive "Y" Combination with Support Play and Shooting

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5-20 joueurs
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U18 - U19
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Speed work with varied movements over 25 meters

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15 min
4-24 joueurs
Conditioning
U15 - U14
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Finishing Exercise from 4 Different Angles

Finishing Exercise from 4 Different Angles

15 min
5-20 joueurs
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U20 - Seniors
Highly dynamic finishing exercise aimed at working on quick combinations, movements in the box, and a variety of shots from different angles....
Bayern Munich: agility and quickness on a 4-cone run

Bayern Munich: agility and quickness on a 4-cone run

12 min
5-20 joueurs
Conditioning
U17 - U18
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Passing Circuit by J. Klopp with Support and One-touch Play

Passing Circuit by J. Klopp with Support and One-touch Play

15 min
6-18 joueurs
Tactical
U18 - U17
Used during a Liverpool training session in 2022, this drill helps work on different passing combinations, particularly useful in the heart of the game....
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Interval training in a pyramid on 5, 10, 15, and 20 seconds

Interval training in a pyramid on 5, 10, 15, and 20 seconds

15 min
4-20 joueurs
Conditioning
U19 - Seniors
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Offensive combination work between the lines of Pep Guardiola

Offensive combination work between the lines of Pep Guardiola

20 min
10-20 joueurs
Tactical
U19 - U18
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Mr. Bielsa: working on lateral-winger automatisms with a passing circuit

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

15 min
10-20 joueurs
Tactical
U20 - U19
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....
Aerobic Training for Early Season in 6 Phases

Aerobic Training for Early Season in 6 Phases

15 min
2-24 joueurs
Conditioning
U20 - U19
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....
Pep Guardiola's triple one-two pass with give-and-go and directional control

Pep Guardiola's triple one-two pass with give-and-go and directional control

10 min
10-20 joueurs
Warm-up
U19 - U20
Used by Pep Guardiola at Manchester City, this drill, which can be included in warm-ups, focuses on three and four-player combinations with an emphasis on speed of execution....
Aerobic Endurance Circuit by Massimiliano Allegri

Aerobic Endurance Circuit by Massimiliano Allegri

20 min
8-20 joueurs
Conditioning
U19 - U20
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Active endurance work in 4 phases

Active endurance work in 4 phases

15 min
6-20 joueurs
Conditioning
U18 - U17
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Breaking the lines: warm-up with passing circuit

Breaking the lines: warm-up with passing circuit

15 min
8-18 joueurs
Warm-up
U20 - Seniors
Warm-up exercise used at Manchester United, this circuit will allow you to prepare your players in good conditions during a session focused on the importance of passing....
Combinations with a one-touch play circuit and supporting player

Combinations with a one-touch play circuit and supporting player

15 min
6-18 joueurs
Warm-up
U18 - U20
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12 min
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12-18 joueurs
Warm-up
U18 - U17
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15 min
4-14 joueurs
Warm-up
U18 - Seniors
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Marcelo Bielsa: working on build-up play against a high press

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15 min
12-20 joueurs
Tactical
U17 - Seniors
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Fundamental endurance with an athletic circuit over 3 stations

Fundamental endurance with an athletic circuit over 3 stations

15 min
4-20 joueurs
Conditioning
U17 - U20
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Athletic and conditioning circuit in 4 sets

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12 min
4-18 joueurs
Conditioning
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Passing circuit followed by shooting on 2 colored mini goals

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18 min
10-20 joueurs
Technical
U20 - U18
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The double passing sequence of F. Lampard

12 min
10-20 joueurs
Warm-up
Seniors - U17
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Forward passing circuit with one-touch layoff

Forward passing circuit with one-touch layoff

15 min
10-20 joueurs
Technical
U17 - U18
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Circuit training: aerobic endurance and explosiveness

Circuit training: aerobic endurance and explosiveness

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