counter-pressing U20 soccer drills
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3v3 (+1) Build-up with mini-goals and first line pressing
15 min
7-14 joueurs
Small-sided games
U20 - Seniors
Numerical advantage build-up situation (GK + 3 players) to beat the first line of press and find outlets towards mini-goals....
6v3 Positional Play with Mini Goals
15 min
12-24 joueurs
Small-sided games
U17 - U16
Positional play where 6 players maintain possession against 3 pressing, with objectives of passing and quick transitions to mini-goals....
Defending and Delaying in the Final Third in 6v6
20 min
12-16 joueurs
Small-sided games
U18 - U19
Opposition scenario where the defensive team must delay the attack, protect the penalty area, and prevent shots and crosses before counterattacking towards mini-goals....
3v3 Opposition with Goalkeepers and Neutral Support Players
15 min
14-18 joueurs
Small-sided games
U20 - Seniors
3v3 play on a half-field with two central neutral supports to execute one-two-three passes and attack the depth after the build-up play....
3-Team Transition Game: Intense 2v4 Pressing in Zones
15 min
12-15 joueurs
Small-sided games
U17 - U18
Three-team transition game where two players press the team in possession within a zone, and roles rotate continuously....
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9v9: midfield pressing and maintaining a compact block across 3 zones
12 min
18-20 joueurs
Small-sided games
U18 - U17
9v9 game in zones to work on midfield pressing, central density, and the ability to play vertically under pressure....
3v3: shooting with outside support and delayed runs
15 min
10-14 joueurs
Tactical
U18 - U17
3v3 shooting sequence where players use the wide players as support before attacking the shooting area....
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 with quick transitions upon losing the ball
20 min
12-24 joueurs
Small-sided games
U18 - U17
Working on ball possession under pressure with immediate reaction to losing possession to strengthen defensive transition and coordinated pressing....
Possession game in 2 zones with role change
15 min
14-18 joueurs
Small-sided games
U17 - U14
Possession and switch of play drill in a three-zone format with role rotation between attackers and defenders....
Defensive transitions after loss in rondo games
12 min
14-20 joueurs
Warm-up
U16 - Seniors
Immediate reaction work upon losing possession through successive rondo sequences. Ideal as a warm-up for a session focused on counter-pressing....
Possession game in double zone with coordinated press
20 min
10-20 joueurs
Tactical
Seniors - U20
Possession and organized pressing drill in two adjacent zones to work on transition and counter-pressing after losing the ball....
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....
Jurgen Klopp's Attacking-Defensive Transition with a Reduced 6v6 Game
20 min
15-18 joueurs
Small-sided games
Seniors - U17
Inspired by a Jurgen Klopp exercise, this 6v6 small-sided game (with 6 neutral players) is ideal for working on transitions, particularly the attacking-defensive transition....
Double 3v2 with pressing from a central square
15 min
11-15 joueurs
Small-sided games
U17 - U18
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....
Small group possession in 4 zones
20 min
12-18 joueurs
Small-sided games
U18 - U17
4v2 possession exercise with switch of play and attacking-defensive transition that will require a lot of focus and intensity....
Ralf Rangnick's Possession Game to Work on Transitions
15 min
12-24 joueurs
Small-sided games
U17 - U18
A relatively simple possession drill to set up, but with certain constraints that will allow your players to work on transition play and counter-pressing, initiated by Ralf Rangnick....
Recovery and Switch of Play in an 8v8 on 2 Zones
30 min
16-20 joueurs
Tactical
U20 - Seniors
Still based on Positional Play, this exercise allows you to work with your players on quick recovery (gegenpressing) as well as switching play under pressure. A perfect mix!...
"Juego de Posición" in possession 9v9 + 2 support players
20 min
20-22 joueurs
Tactical
U17 - U20
The "Juego de Posicion" popularized by Pep Guardiola is an important element of this game, ideal for a large number of players. Positioning will be crucial throughout the drill....
Rondo 8v3 and Passing Accuracy Under Pressure
20 min
11-22 joueurs
Technical
U17 - U20
With this drill, players are challenged to find creative solutions to maintain possession of the ball while constantly being put under pressure....
Pressing and Gegenpressing: 4vs 2 + 4 in a double grid
20 min
10-14 joueurs
Tactical
U18 - U19
The principle is simple: possession in the small central square, then opening up to the large square. In this drill, players learn to quickly transition from defense to attack and from attack to defense. Gegenpressing, or counter-pressing, is an important training objective....
Attacking transition: pressing and ball circulation
20 min
12-16 joueurs
Tactical
U20 - Seniors
Through a drill with a single goal in the middle of the field, your players work on defensive-to-attacking transitions: pressing and recovery (defensive), circulation and combination play towards attack (offensive)....
Other sub-theme U20 soccer drills
U20 Agility soccer drills
- Athletic work in groups of 3 with the ball
- Dribbling and Shooting in a Speed and Precision Circuit
- High-Intensity Pair Running Repetitions
U20 Attacking transition soccer drills
- 9v9: midfield pressing and maintaining a compact block across 3 zones
- Attacking transition of José Mourinho with quick attacks in 5v3
- J. Klopp: Quick attacks with work on defensive-attacking transitions
U20 Build-up play soccer drills
- Mr. Bielsa: working on lateral-winger automatisms with a passing circuit
- Transition from one zone to another with positional play in 5v5 (+ 2 central supports)
- Small-sided game in 5v5 by Luis Enrique (+ 1 neutral player)
U20 Circuit soccer drills
- Pep Guardiola's triple one-two pass with give-and-go and directional control
- Circuit training: aerobic endurance and explosiveness
- Mr. Bielsa: working on lateral-winger automatisms with a passing circuit
U20 Cognitive soccer drills
- Pep Guardiola's Quick Attacks: Working on Transitions in 6v6
- Possession play and defensive-attacking transition with players providing support
- 1v1s on small goals with a defender chasing
U20 Counterattack soccer drills
- Pressing and Counterattack Work in 8v8
- Defensive transition on 4 zones by Jurgen Klopp (9vs5)
- Attacking transition and game awareness
U20 Defensive recovery / Tracking back soccer drills
- Pep Guardiola's Transition Work in a 5v5 Across 3 Zones
- Decision Making and Reaction Time with Shooting in 2v1
- Build-up play from the goalkeeper and alternating between short passing game and direct play
U20 Defensive transition soccer drills
- 1v1 Duels then Defensive Transition in 2v1
- Possession game and attacking transition with 3 teams of 5
- Attacking-defensive transition of Mikel Arteta in a 4v2
U20 Dribbling soccer drills
- Dribbling and Shooting in a Speed and Precision Circuit
- Circuit with offensive combinations in groups of 4
- Speed work, one-two pass, dribble, and shooting
U20 Duels soccer drills
- Exploiting a Numerical Advantage with 3v2 Duels
- Agility in 1v1 with ball and colored signals
- Aerial duel, second ball, and dynamic play in 5v3
U20 Endurance soccer drills
- Circuit training: aerobic endurance and explosiveness
- Fundamental endurance with an athletic circuit over 3 stations
- Midfield Line: Advancing and Defending as a Team
U20 Explosive strength soccer drills
- Athletic and conditioning circuit in 4 sets
- Speed work, one-two pass, dribble, and shooting
- Circuit training: aerobic endurance and explosiveness
U20 Fun Game soccer drills
- Duel Training by V. Del Bosque in 1v1, 2v2, and 3v3
- Luis Enrique: Switch of play in a dynamic 3v3 with a neutral player
- Double 2v2 and Shooting on Full-Size Goal
U20 Gaps soccer drills
- Possession game in 2 zones with role change
- Luis Enrique: Switch of play in a dynamic 3v3 with a neutral player
- Possession play and progressive switches of play
U20 Offensive combinations soccer drills
- Getting Open and Combinations in Front of Goal
- Offensive combination with short passing game, overlap, and shooting
- Circuit with offensive combinations in groups of 4
U20 Overload soccer drills
- Jurgen Klopp's possession play with use of the weak side
- 5v2 possession game with dribbling exit
- Possession play and defensive-attacking transition with players providing support
U20 Passes soccer drills
- Positioning and movement to find space between the lines
- 3v1 Exchange, layoff and shooting on small goal
- Passing Circuit by J. Klopp with Support and One-touch Play
U20 Positional play soccer drills
- Recovery and Switch of Play in an 8v8 on 2 Zones
- Speed of play and quickness in 6v6 with support
- Possession play and high press in 2 zones
U20 Possession soccer drills
- Possession game in 4 zones with mandatory switch of play
- Possession play and defensive-attacking transition with players providing support
- Possession game in 3 zones with transitions and numerical disadvantage on the weak side
U20 Pressing soccer drills
- Warm-up: pressing, constrained play and counter
- Small group possession in 4 zones
- Warm-up: Possession with numerical advantage and defensive pressing
U20 Rondos soccer drills
- Rondo and Switch of Play in 4 Zones by Rafael Benitez
- Small group possession in 4 zones
- Rondo in 3 zones to find the 9 and exploit the numerical advantage
U20 Scanning soccer drills
- Positioning of Forwards Between the Lines and Shooting
- Possession game in 2 zones with role change
- Possession with 3 teams and quick transition play
U20 Shooting soccer drills
- Shooting then defensive transition in 3v2
- 3v1 Exchange, Layoff and Shooting on Full-Size Goal (Variation)
- Passing game with one-touch shooting
U20 Support soccer drills
- Transition from one zone to another with positional play in 5v5 (+ 2 central supports)
- 3v3 Opposition with Goalkeepers and Neutral Support Players
- Warm-up: working on play with support