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Shooting drill with slalom and passing sequence (non-contact)

Non-contact drill that will allow you to work on shooting and quick attacking sequences with a shot at the end of a slalom. Ideal for adding tempo to your session.

Animation: Shooting drill with slalom and passing sequence (non-contact)
Mark out a zone of approximately 35x45m and place 4 cones at each corner. Set up 5 poles (or constri-foot) in the center in a slalom formation. Then place 2 large goals on each width and form 2 teams of 6 to 10 players. Each team splits in two and positions themselves in opposite corners. Then place 2 cones at the midfield line and position 1 player from each team (see animation).

The exercise will take place simultaneously in each opposite corner: 
  1. The 1st player (A) will start with dribbling and then perform a one-two pass with the 2nd player (B) located at the cone. 
  2. A will then approach the poles and play a through ball for B.
  3. B controls and finishes with a shot on goal. A takes B's place (on the opposite side) and B retrieves their ball and goes to the start of the drill (in the opposite corner).
  4. The exercise continues with the 2nd team in the 2 opposite corners.

Emphasize the importance of the pole area. It is the ideal moment to try new things (dribbles, body feints) while focusing on shooting.

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Circuit with offensive combinations in groups of 4

Circuit with offensive combinations in groups of 4

20 min
10-20 joueurs
Technical
Seniors - U20
This double station, inspired by a training session from Pep Guardiola at Manchester City, is ideal for working on positioning during attacking combinations. Emphasize the importance of positioning on the field, as well as body positioning in relation to the ball....
Layoff in one-touch play and timing of the final pass in the Spanish national team

Layoff in one-touch play and timing of the final pass in the Spanish national team

15 min
4-16 joueurs
Technical
U19 - U17
Exercise used during a training camp with the Spanish national team, it allows your players to work on the weight and accuracy of the final pass, especially when they are facing away from the goal....
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 - Seniors
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....
J. Klopp: agility and reaction time training with the ball

J. Klopp: agility and reaction time training with the ball

15 min
6-22 joueurs
Conditioning
Seniors - U18
Used during a training session at Liverpool, this agility drill is ideal to introduce at the beginning of a session (after a complete warm-up). Very dynamic, it is generally appreciated by the players....
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
U17 - U19
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....
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Switch of play and shooting with a series of 1v1 duels

Switch of play and shooting with a series of 1v1 duels

15 min
10-20 joueurs
Technical
U18 - U19
Used in the Spanish national team, this drill helps work on duels at the edge of the penalty area, as well as switches of play. A very dynamic exercise and generally appreciated by players!...
Shooting drill with slalom and passing sequence (non-contact)

Shooting drill with slalom and passing sequence (non-contact)

15 min
12-20 joueurs
Technical
U18 - U19
Non-contact drill that will allow you to work on shooting and quick attacking sequences with a shot at the end of a slalom. Ideal for adding tempo to your session....
Warm-up with the ball, dribbling, and slalom

Warm-up with the ball, dribbling, and slalom

12 min
5-20 joueurs
Warm-up
U17 - U18
Running, dribbling, and slalom are on the agenda for this warm-up used at Tottenham at the start of the season. Very simple to set up and can be duplicated if you have a large number of players....
Warm-up with Bayern Munich Relay

Warm-up with Bayern Munich Relay

12 min
6-20 joueurs
Warm-up
U20 - Seniors
It's a classic from Bayern Munich: the relay as a warm-up to gradually increase the intensity within the group....
One-touch short passing drill in a diamond formation

One-touch short passing drill in a diamond formation

15 min
8-16 joueurs
Tactical
U20 - Seniors
A simple drill to set up but with multiple variations. You will work on passing from different angles. Inspired by Bayern Munich during a training session in October 2014....
Speed work, one-two pass, dribble, and shooting

Speed work, one-two pass, dribble, and shooting

20 min
8-18 joueurs
Technical
U16 - U17
Another exercise used by Pep Guardiola at Bayern Munich during a public training session, this circuit is ideal for working on agility: reaction time, concentration, and footwork. Your players will not be disappointed!...
Dribbling and Shooting in a Speed and Precision Circuit

Dribbling and Shooting in a Speed and Precision Circuit

12 min
8-12 joueurs
Technical
U20 - Seniors
Drill conducted by Manchester City in 2016 during a pre-season training session, it perfectly combines numerous aspects such as athletic work, agility, shooting, and precision of passes....
Fast ball dribbling athletic drill

Fast ball dribbling athletic drill

12 min
3-18 joueurs
Conditioning
U18 - U19
Ideal for pre-season or resuming after the winter break, this easy-to-set-up drill is extremely practical because it allows you to work with a large number of players simultaneously....
Getting Open and Combinations in Front of Goal

Getting Open and Combinations in Front of Goal

15 min
8-10 joueurs
Technical
U17 - Seniors
By asking your players to combine on one side, they practice getting open and being available for their teammates. They also work on shooting and quick consecutive passes....

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