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Athletic circuit with ball: passing and agility work

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.

Animation: Athletic circuit with ball: passing and agility work
Prepare your workshop in advance to avoid keeping your players waiting. You will need poles, 4 hoops, and 3 cones. Don't forget the discs.

The first player in the circuit (A) positions at the disc and will make a pass to the second player (B) who returns it with one-touch play. A will then play a through ball for B through the gate in front. After making the pass, A will perform agility and speed work within the hoops, then the 3 cones behind.

The second player B will then play to C, the third player, who will receive the ball after slaloming through the poles. C then plays a short pass to the last player, D, who will perform a dummy run and then go into dribbling for a few meters. The circuit ends with B making a pass to the next player waiting at the start.

Combining different components of a player's work such as athletic work, agility, and passing quality, this workshop will allow you to train your players under good conditions.

Remember to emphasize your instructions on relative intensity: the acceleration of the second player and the agility work of the first player must be done at 100%. These 2 workshops set the pace for the exercise, they should not be neglected.

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High-intensity box-to-box runs with active recovery

High-intensity box-to-box runs with active recovery

20 min
1-24 joueurs
Conditioning
U20 - U19
High-intensity shuttle runs across the width of the field, followed by structured active recovery....
Aerobic Power Circuit (15–15–30) in Skill-Based Groups

Aerobic Power Circuit (15–15–30) in Skill-Based Groups

15 min
1-24 joueurs
Conditioning
U18 - U20
Aerobic power training where players perform 15-second runs between different gates while adjusting their pace to arrive at the signal....
High-Intensity Pair Running Repetitions

High-Intensity Pair Running Repetitions

10 min
2-20 joueurs
Conditioning
U20 - Seniors
High-intensity repeated runs in pairs, with relay, around markers placed all around the field....
Small-sided game in 3v3 with neutral side supports and quick shooting

Small-sided game in 3v3 with neutral side supports and quick shooting

20 min
10-20 joueurs
Small-sided games
U14 - U15
3v3 game with goalkeepers and two wide supports to create link-ups on the wide areas and find a situation for a give-and-go or a cross before shooting....
4v4 with active recovery and transitions – attacking the width in small-sided play

4v4 with active recovery and transitions – attacking the width in small-sided play

20 min
12-24 joueurs
Small-sided games
U15 - U14
Two teams compete in a 4v4 to score on a large goal or cross a line, with a third team actively recovering and rotating every two minutes....
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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.
Shooting and using support during the build-up play

Shooting and using support during the build-up play

10 min
4-16 joueurs
Technical
U15 - U14
Very dynamic drill where the player must serve a winger on the run to initiate the counterattack....
Defensive interventions and quick attacks through the winger

Defensive interventions and quick attacks through the winger

15 min
4-24 joueurs
Technical
U15 - U14
Defensive duel to recover the ball before immediately launching a winger in a counterattack....
Speed training: long and repeated sprints over 3 distances

Speed training: long and repeated sprints over 3 distances

12 min
1-24 joueurs
Conditioning
U17 - U16
Soccer-specific speed session with three blocks of sprints at varied distances and controlled recovery on the return....
2(+1) vs 2 with goalkeeper – quick attack from wide area

2(+1) vs 2 with goalkeeper – quick attack from wide area

15 min
12-18 joueurs
Conditioning
U18 - U17
Anaerobic speed work with multiple quick attacks in 2v2 from a wide area with the option to use a layoff before shooting....
Speed training: sprint variations in a diamond shape

Speed training: sprint variations in a diamond shape

15 min
4-20 joueurs
Conditioning
U16 - U17
Rhythmic course combining sprints, lateral runs, jogging, and walking around a central diamond for several timed laps....
Speed work: alternating jogging-sprint on a progressive run

Speed work: alternating jogging-sprint on a progressive run

12 min
4-20 joueurs
Conditioning
U14 - U15
Speed circuit alternating sequences of low-intensity jogging and short sprints over progressively increasing distances....
Speed work with varied movements over 25 meters

Speed work with varied movements over 25 meters

15 min
4-24 joueurs
Conditioning
U18 - U19
Sequence of specific movements (walking, backpedaling, lateral movement, sprinting) on a linear course of 25 meters....
Specific forward training – runs, slalom, and double finishing

Specific forward training – runs, slalom, and double finishing

15 min
4-16 joueurs
Technical
U15 - U14
Individual drill for a forward with a curved run, directional control, followed by a quick double shooting into two mini-goals....
Athletic training: slalom and ball control in 2 columns

Athletic training: slalom and ball control in 2 columns

12 min
4-20 joueurs
Conditioning
U15 - U14
Ball control drill with slalom followed by a quick return in control or pass depending on the progression....
High-intensity 1v1 mini-tournament (promotion-relegation)

High-intensity 1v1 mini-tournament (promotion-relegation)

16 min
8-16 joueurs
Conditioning
U15 - U14
1v1 tournament in a promotion-relegation format with 4 fields featuring different rules to enhance intensity, creativity, and the repetition of duels....
Alternating small-sided games and intermittent training

Alternating small-sided games and intermittent training

15 min
15-30 joueurs
Conditioning
Seniors - U16
Alternating between high-intensity small-sided games and intermittent running drills to maintain consistent physical engagement throughout the session....
Aerobic Training for Early Season in 6 Phases

Aerobic Training for Early Season in 6 Phases

15 min
2-24 joueurs
Conditioning
U16 - U17
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....
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 - U14
Perfect drill for a warm-up during a session with an athletic focus. Remember to gradually increase intensity and alternate players in support....
Athletic circuit with ball: passing and agility work

Athletic circuit with ball: passing and agility work

12 min
4-8 joueurs
Conditioning
U17 - U16
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....
Midfield Line: Advancing and Defending as a Team

Midfield Line: Advancing and Defending as a Team

20 min
10-16 joueurs
Tactical
Seniors - U16
Ideal for learning to counterattack quickly and advance as a team. The defensive aspect is also present in this exercise, perfect for working your defenders!...

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U16 Circuit soccer drills

  1. Athletic circuit with ball: passing and agility work
  2. Offensive Combinations and Shooting with 4 Players
  3. Athletic work in 30-15 with the ball on 4 stations
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U16 Cognitive soccer drills

  1. Warm-up: defensive block and group positioning
  2. First touch and shooting within the box
  3. Relay in pairs for athletic and agility work
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U16 Counterattack soccer drills

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  3. Pressing and Counterattack Work in 8v8
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U16 Counter-pressing soccer drills

  1. Defensive transitions after loss in rondo games
  2. Possession game in double zone with coordinated press
  3. Defending and Delaying in the Final Third in 6v6
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U16 Defensive recovery / Tracking back soccer drills

  1. Defensive cover and tracking back in a three-man defense
  2. Build-up in 3v3 and finding the support in the final third
  3. Continuous fast attacks with a 5v3 in 2 zones
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U16 Defensive transition soccer drills

  1. Shot then defensive transition in 1v1
  2. Continuous fast attacks with a 5v3 in 2 zones
  3. Possession game and attacking transition with 3 teams of 5
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U16 Dribbling soccer drills

  1. Unlocking mini-goals with gate passing in 4v4
  2. Circuit in groups of 3 with duels and shooting work
  3. Dribbling and Shooting in a Speed and Precision Circuit
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U16 Duels soccer drills

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  2. Shot then defensive transition in 1v1
  3. Double 2v1 following a passing sequence (variation)
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U16 Explosive strength soccer drills

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  2. High-Intensity Pair Running Repetitions
  3. Aerobic Power Circuit (15–15–30) in Skill-Based Groups
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U16 Fun Game soccer drills

  1. Duel Training by V. Del Bosque in 1v1, 2v2, and 3v3
  2. 4v1 Rondo with Zone Changes
  3. Athletic warm-up: hurdles, give and go, and accelerations
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U16 Gaps soccer drills

  1. Building the Attack: Movement and Finding Open Space
  2. Luis Enrique: Switch of play in a dynamic 3v3 with a neutral player
  3. Offensive combinations with runs behind and double shooting
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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. Offensive combinations in 3v2 with defensive recovery
  2. Offensive Combinations in 2v1 on Opposite Goals
  3. Shooting drills with attacking combinations and support player
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U16 Overload soccer drills

  1. 2v1 with shooting and defender tracking back
  2. 4v4 possession game with 2 support players per team
  3. Possession game in double zone with coordinated press
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U16 Passes soccer drills

  1. Pass sequence with layoff, support runs, and through ball play
  2. One-touch offensive combinations with shooting
  3. Defensive cover and tracking back in a three-man defense
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U16 Positional play soccer drills

  1. 8v8: connection of the fullbacks with the attacking line across 5 zones
  2. 3-Team Possession Game (6v6 + 3 neutral players)
  3. Practicing the diamond play with shooting on mini goals
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U16 Possession soccer drills

  1. Dynamic possession game in 4v2 with 2 balls
  2. 6v4 Possession Game with Attacking-Defensive Transition
  3. 4v2 Possession Game with River Crossing
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U16 Pressing soccer drills

  1. Warm-up: pressing, constrained play and counter
  2. Pressing and Counterattack Work in 8v8
  3. Positioning of Forwards Between the Lines and Shooting
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U16 Rondos soccer drills

  1. 4v2 Possession Game with River Crossing
  2. Possession game in double zone with coordinated press
  3. Possession game in 2 zones with role change
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U16 Scanning soccer drills

  1. Speed work, one-two pass, dribble, and shooting
  2. Zonal marking: defensive positioning and team block
  3. Offensive combinations with runs behind and double shooting
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U16 Shooting soccer drills

  1. Finishing Exercise from 4 Different Angles
  2. Combination and shooting in front of the goal followed by a 2v2
  3. 2v1 with shooting and defender tracking back
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U16 Support soccer drills

  1. Xavi: using width in a 6v6 with 4 support players
  2. Warm-up: working on play with support
  3. Support around the attacker to create 2v1 situations
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U16 Transition soccer drills

  1. 7v7 Possession Game with 3 Neutral Players and Gate Passes
  2. 2v2 Work and Basic Tactical Principles
  3. Sequence of small-sided games in 1v1, 2v1, 2v2, then 3v2
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U16 Using width soccer drills

  1. Transition and "support players" of Pep Guardiola (in 3 zones)
  2. Build-up play and shooting in 9v9 with passing gates
  3. Defensive Block: Positioning in the Game and Tactical Principles
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