counterattack U16 soccer drills
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Defensive interventions and quick attacks through the winger
15 min
4-24 joueurs
Technical
U14 - U15
Defensive duel to recover the ball before immediately launching a winger in a counterattack....
2(+1) vs 2 with goalkeeper – quick attack from wide area
15 min
12-18 joueurs
Conditioning
U18 - Seniors
Anaerobic speed work with multiple quick attacks in 2v2 from a wide area with the option to use a layoff before shooting....
Possession game with quick transitions upon losing the ball
20 min
12-24 joueurs
Small-sided games
U17 - U18
Working on ball possession under pressure with immediate reaction to losing possession to strengthen defensive transition and coordinated pressing....
Attacking transition of J. Klopp with quick attacks in 6v6
20 min
15-20 joueurs
Tactical
U19 - U20
Used by J. Klopp at Borussia Dortmund, this drill is ideal for working on the defensive-to-attacking transition, emphasizing the speed of attacks when the opposing block is disorganized....
Attacking transition of José Mourinho with quick attacks in 5v3
15 min
14-18 joueurs
Small-sided games
U20 - U16
Used by José Mourinho, this exercise will allow you to set up game situations where the speed of the defensive-attacking transition is crucial, in order to take advantage of a numerical advantage....
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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.
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.
Continuous fast attacks with a 5v3 in 2 zones
15 min
10-14 joueurs
Tactical
U16 - U15
This drill will help improve your players' speed in exploiting a numerical advantage during a counterattack. Highly appreciated by players!...
Pep Guardiola's Quick Attacks: Working on Transitions in 6v6
20 min
14-18 joueurs
Tactical
U18 - U17
Exercise used by Pep Guardiola at Bayern Munich, this 6v6 will allow your players to work on attacking and defensive transitions as well as game awareness. Decision-making and quick attacks will be the focus....
6v4 Possession Game with Attacking-Defensive Transition
20 min
16-20 joueurs
Tactical
U15 - U16
Exercise combining a 6v4 possession drill with transitions in various phases of attacking-defensive and defensive-attacking play. You can, of course, adjust the distances and the number of players based on the level of your group....
Transition and "support players" of Pep Guardiola (in 3 zones)
25 min
18-24 joueurs
Small-sided games
U20 - U16
Taken from a training session of Bayern Munich (2013/2014), this exercise focuses on working on the defensive-attacking transition in the defensive third with the support of players....
Possession game and attacking transition with 3 teams of 5
20 min
15-18 joueurs
Small-sided games
U19 - U18
Inspired by a session from José Mourinho at Real Madrid, this exercise focuses on working on the attacking-defensive transitions in the high area of the field. The intensity you demand from your players upon losing the ball will be key during this drill....
Possession game in 4v4 followed by a 2v1 counterattack
20 min
12-18 joueurs
Small-sided games
U18 - U19
This drill is ideal for working on counterattacks in match situations. You can implement different variations to add rhythm to a session and offer a quality drill to your players (exercise used by Manchester City in April 2019)....
Possession and quick counterattacks in a 3v2 followed by a 2v1
15 min
8-24 joueurs
Small-sided games
U16 - U17
Numerous variations are possible for this counterattack exercise. Your players will work on reactivity, movement, and concentration. That's all!...
Attacking transition: recovery and retention
20 min
12-14 joueurs
Tactical
U16 - U14
Through this defensive-to-attacking transition drill, your players improve both ball retention/circulation and their game awareness (offensive). Ideal for progressing on pressing and recovery work....
Pressing and Counterattack Work in 8v8
15 min
16-18 joueurs
Tactical
U19 - Seniors
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....
Warm-up: pressing, constrained play and counter
15 min
12-18 joueurs
Warm-up
U20 - U16
Ideal exercise for practicing pressing and playing under pressure, as well as triggering a counterattack upon ball recovery....
Other sub-theme U16 soccer drills
U16 Agility soccer drills
- High-intensity 1v1 mini-tournament (promotion-relegation)
- Athletic circuit with ball: passing and agility work
- Cognitive work without the ball with 1v1v1 duels
U16 Attacking transition soccer drills
- Pep Guardiola's Quick Attacks: Working on Transitions in 6v6
- Midfield Line: Advancing and Defending as a Team
- Defensive transitions after loss in rondo games
U16 Build-up play soccer drills
- 3v3 (+1) Build-up with mini-goals and first line pressing
- Possession play and progressive switches of play
- Possession game in double zone with coordinated press
U16 Circuit soccer drills
- Endurance capacity circuit with ball and motor skills work
- One-two pass circuit with speed work
- Diamond play with passing combinations
U16 Cognitive soccer drills
- Unlocking mini-goals with gate passing in 4v4
- Specific Forwards: Shooting Around the Edge of the Box
- Restricted zone: Using the wide areas in 5v5
U16 Counter-pressing soccer drills
- 6v3 Positional Play with Mini Goals
- Defending and Delaying in the Final Third in 6v6
- Possession game with quick transitions upon losing the ball
U16 Defensive recovery / Tracking back soccer drills
- Midfield Line: Advancing and Defending as a Team
- Attacking transition of J. Klopp with quick attacks in 6v6
- Defensive work in pairs in a small area
U16 Defensive transition soccer drills
- Zonal Defense in 6v6: Marking, Cover, and Balance
- Shooting under pressure in 4v2 on 4 small goals
- Combination and shooting in front of the goal followed by a 2v2
U16 Dribbling soccer drills
- Athletic work in 30-15 with the ball on 4 stations
- Speed work, one-two pass, dribble, and shooting
- Drill: Dribbling and 1v1 Duels with Direct Opponent
U16 Duels soccer drills
- 1v1 Duel Facing the Goal
- 1v1 Duels with Mini Goals Following a Passing Sequence
- Build-up in 3v3 and finding the support in the final third
U16 Endurance soccer drills
- Aerobic Power Circuit (15–15–30) in Skill-Based Groups
- High-intensity 1v1 mini-tournament (promotion-relegation)
- Speed work: alternating jogging-sprint on a progressive run
U16 Explosive strength soccer drills
- Dribbling and Shooting in a Speed and Precision Circuit
- Technical Circuit of Passing, Dribbling, and Shooting
- Athletic training: slalom and ball control in 2 columns
U16 Fun Game soccer drills
- Luis Enrique: Switch of play in a dynamic 3v3 with a neutral player
- Shooting practice on 3 consecutive phases of play
- 4v1 Rondo with Zone Changes
U16 Gaps soccer drills
- Working on playing between the lines with a passing circuit
- Build-up play: finding space between the lines
- Pass sequence with layoff, support runs, and through ball play
U16 Offensive combinations soccer drills
- Offensive combinations in 3v2 with defensive recovery
- Offensive Combinations and Numerical Advantage in 2v1
- Combination and shooting in front of the goal followed by a 2v2
U16 Overload soccer drills
- 5v2 possession game with dribbling exit
- Attacking transition of J. Klopp with quick attacks in 6v6
- Possession play and switching against a low block
U16 Passes soccer drills
- Finishing Exercise from 4 Different Angles
- Pass sequence with layoff, support runs, and through ball play
- Warm-up: Passing drills and 1v1 training
U16 Positional play soccer drills
- Small-sided game in 3v3 with neutral side supports and quick shooting
- 7v7 Possession Game with 3 Neutral Players and Gate Passes
- Positioning of Forwards Between the Lines and Shooting
U16 Possession soccer drills
- Possession play and progressive switches of play
- 5v2 possession game with dribbling exit
- Ralf Rangnick's Possession Game to Work on Transitions
U16 Pressing soccer drills
- Possession and quick counterattacks in a 3v2 followed by a 2v1
- Ralf Rangnick's Possession Game to Work on Transitions
- Possession game in 2 zones with role change
U16 Rondos soccer drills
- 5v2 possession game with dribbling exit
- Possession game in double zone with coordinated press
- Pep Guardiola: Small-sided high-intensity play from 1v1 to 5v5
U16 Scanning soccer drills
- Dynamic possession game in 4v2 with 2 balls
- Positioning of Forwards Between the Lines and Shooting
- Right foot, left foot passing and directional control work
U16 Shooting soccer drills
- Shooting practice with slalom and body feint
- Shooting drills with attacking combinations and support player
- Support around the attacker to create 2v1 situations
U16 Support soccer drills
- 3v3 Wing Play with Support
- Quick ball movement in 6v6 with deep support
- Pass sequence with layoff, support runs, and through ball play