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Access more drillsAthletic work with the "1 to 4" then "4 to 1" pyramid
Simple athletic drill easy to set up and practiced in the biggest clubs. It will allow you to work with your players using an infinite number of variations. Strong mentality recommended!
Place 5 cones about 10m apart, forming a line perpendicular to the goal line. Do the same on the other side of the field. Players position themselves at the goal line, leaving 1 to 2 meters of space between them.
They will then need to sprint to the first cone, turn around and sprint back to the starting line. They then repeat the same to the 2nd line of cones, and return, then again to the 3rd line of cones. Return to the goal line before doing the same to the 4th line, come back and finish at 100% to the starting point.
Perform 5-10 repetitions.
Perform 5-10 repetitions.
You can implement variations:
- Return in reverse to the starting line.
- Perform the exercise with ball control.
- Ask players to touch the line on the ground with their hand each time they pass.
This is a simple and classic exercise, which is very similar to “suicides” in basketball. It is important that you use your voice if you want your players to give their all. Never stop, even if the exercise is painful. Reduce stride length, slow down, go at your own pace, but do not stop. Relative intensity is crucial in this drill.
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High-intensity box-to-box runs with active recovery
20 min
1-24 joueurs
Conditioning
U17
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
15 min
1-24 joueurs
Conditioning
U17
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
10 min
2-20 joueurs
Conditioning
U17
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
20 min
10-20 joueurs
Small-sided games
U17
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
20 min
12-24 joueurs
Small-sided games
U17
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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6v6 with central no-go zone – switches of play and attacks using width
20 min
12-18 joueurs
Small-sided games
U17
6v6 game with goalkeepers where teams must attack with width and skip the restricted zone to play a through ball....
Shooting and using support during the build-up play
10 min
4-16 joueurs
Technical
U17
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
15 min
4-24 joueurs
Technical
U17
Defensive duel to recover the ball before immediately launching a winger in a counterattack....
Speed training: long and repeated sprints over 3 distances
12 min
1-24 joueurs
Conditioning
U17
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
15 min
12-18 joueurs
Conditioning
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
15 min
4-20 joueurs
Conditioning
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
12 min
4-20 joueurs
Conditioning
U17
Speed circuit alternating sequences of low-intensity jogging and short sprints over progressively increasing distances....
Speed work with varied movements over 25 meters
15 min
4-24 joueurs
Conditioning
U17
Sequence of specific movements (walking, backpedaling, lateral movement, sprinting) on a linear course of 25 meters....
Speed training: interval sprints on various courses
12 min
5-20 joueurs
Conditioning
U17
Straight-line speed run alternating short sprints, recovery walks, and progressive sequences from 10 to 40 meters....
Specific forward training – runs, slalom, and double finishing
15 min
4-16 joueurs
Technical
U17
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
12 min
4-20 joueurs
Conditioning
U17
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)
16 min
8-16 joueurs
Conditioning
U17
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
15 min
15-30 joueurs
Conditioning
U17
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
15 min
2-24 joueurs
Conditioning
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
15 min
12-20 joueurs
Conditioning
U17
Perfect drill for a warm-up during a session with an athletic focus. Remember to gradually increase intensity and alternate players in support....
Fundamental endurance with an athletic circuit over 3 stations
15 min
4-20 joueurs
Conditioning
U17
This fundamental endurance athletic circuit is ideal for working your players through different drills, all at about 70% of their maximum heart rate (MHR)....
Athletic and conditioning circuit in 4 sets
12 min
4-18 joueurs
Conditioning
U17
Athletic conditioning circuit with 4 different stations and a focus on changes of direction. You can also use this drill with a ball....
Warm-up with the ball, dribbling, and slalom
12 min
5-20 joueurs
Warm-up
U17
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....
Athletic work with alternating runs on half-field
10 min
18-24 joueurs
Conditioning
U17
The goal of this drill is to focus on managing recovery time between sprints. Players increase their endurance and lung capacity with these accelerations, whose intensity gradually increases....
4v4 game with line touch after each goal
15 min
12-22 joueurs
Conditioning
U17
Two teams play on a small field and try to score with one condition: every time a team loses possession, they must sprint, touch their goal line, and then come back to defend. Quite intense!...
Fast ball dribbling athletic drill
12 min
3-18 joueurs
Conditioning
U17
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....
Athletic work with the "1 to 4" then "4 to 1" pyramid
12 min
10-20 joueurs
Conditioning
U17
Simple athletic drill easy to set up and practiced in the biggest clubs. It will allow you to work with your players using an infinite number of variations. Strong mentality recommended!...
Athletic circuit with ball: passing and agility work
12 min
4-8 joueurs
Conditioning
U17
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....
Aerobic training and long balls
14 min
12-14 joueurs
Warm-up
U17
Excellent exercise for warm-up, your players work on both their aerobic capacity and long balls....
Circuit training: aerobic endurance and explosiveness
15 min
8-20 joueurs
Conditioning
U17
An ideal circuit for pre-season. Among the benefits of this routine: improves joint stability, aerobic endurance, and explosiveness!...
Midfield Line: Advancing and Defending as a Team
20 min
10-16 joueurs
Tactical
U17
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!...
Other sub-theme U17 soccer drills
U17 Agility soccer drills
- Agility and information gathering by color and by team
- Specific forward training – runs, slalom, and double finishing
- Circuit in groups of 3 with duels and shooting work
U17 Attacking transition soccer drills
- Sequence of small-sided games in 1v1, 2v1, 2v2, then 3v2
- José Mourinho's Counter-pressing Upon Losing Possession in 4v4 (+4)
- Collective Defensive Positioning in Zonal Marking
U17 Build-up play soccer drills
- M. Bielsa: Build-up play on the strong side with a switch of play to draw a defender and release
- Defending and Delaying in the Final Third in 6v6
- Fast forward play with a 7v7 in 3 zones
U17 Circuit soccer drills
- Offensive Combinations and Shooting with 4 Players
- Forward passing circuit with one-touch layoff
- Athletic circuit with ball: passing and agility work
U17 Cognitive soccer drills
- Double square: combinations and sequences of short passing game
- Possession play and defensive-attacking transition with players providing support
- Restricted zone: Using the wide areas in 5v5
U17 Counterattack soccer drills
- Defensive-attacking transition: switch of play with possession in 2 areas
- Possession game and attacking transition with 3 teams of 5
- Attacking transition: recovery and retention
U17 Counter-pressing soccer drills
- Possession game in double zone with coordinated press
- Possession game from one goalkeeper to the other in 4v4 (+2)
- 9v9: midfield pressing and maintaining a compact block across 3 zones
U17 Defensive recovery / Tracking back soccer drills
- Zonal Defense in 6v6: Marking, Cover, and Balance
- Continuous fast attacks with a 5v3 in 2 zones
- Possession game with quick transitions upon losing the ball
U17 Defensive transition soccer drills
- Build-up play from the goalkeeper and alternating between short passing game and direct play
- Collective Defensive Positioning in Zonal Marking
- Luis Enrique: dynamic situation in 3 zones with support for the ball carrier
U17 Dribbling soccer drills
- One-touch short passing drill in a diamond formation
- Switch of play and shooting with a series of 1v1 duels
- Fast ball dribbling athletic drill
U17 Dribbling soccer drills
- Speed work, one-two pass, dribble, and shooting
- Dribbling and Shooting in a Speed and Precision Circuit
- Technical Circuit of Passing, Dribbling, and Shooting
U17 Duels soccer drills
- 1v1 Duels with a double following a sequence of passes
- Agility in 1v1 with ball and colored signals
- Warm-up: Ground and Aerial Duel
U17 Explosive strength soccer drills
- Aerobic Power Circuit (15–15–30) in Skill-Based Groups
- Speed Work and 1v1 Duels
- Agility in 1v1 with ball and colored signals
U17 Fun Game soccer drills
- Athletic warm-up: hurdles, give and go, and accelerations
- Shooting practice on 3 consecutive phases of play
- Luis Enrique: Switch of play in a dynamic 3v3 with a neutral player
U17 Gaps soccer drills
- Small-sided game in numerical disadvantage
- Transition and "support players" of Pep Guardiola (in 3 zones)
- Crosses and Heading with 2 Side Zones (variation)
U17 Motor skills soccer drills
- Pass, dribble, cross, and near-post off-the-ball run
- Endurance capacity circuit with ball and motor skills work
U17 Offensive combinations soccer drills
- Build-up play: finding space between the lines
- Jurgen Klopp's offensive combination with a double cross in front of the goal
- Offensive "Y" Combination with Support Play and Shooting
U17 Overload soccer drills
- 1v1s on small goals with a defender chasing
- Possession game in double zone with coordinated press
- Xavi: using width in a 6v6 with 4 support players
U17 Passes soccer drills
- The warm-up with 3 stations by Carlo Ancelotti
- Effectively utilizing the spaces between the lines
- Dribbling, passing, and diagonal run
U17 Positional play soccer drills
- "Juego de Posición" in possession 3v3 + 2 at high intensity
- Creating a numerical advantage in a possession game across 3 zones
- Playing between the lines and quick transitions by Luis Enrique in 6v6
U17 Possession soccer drills
- Possession play and high press in 2 zones
- Dynamic possession game in 4v2 with 2 balls
- Possession Game by Claudio Ranieri on 4 Mini-Pitches
U17 Pressing soccer drills
- 4v2 Possession Game with River Crossing
- Pressing then possession play in 3 zones by D. Simeone
- Possession game in 3 zones with transitions and numerical disadvantage on the weak side
U17 Rondos soccer drills
- Possession game in double zone with coordinated press
- Possession game and attacking transition with 3 teams of 5
- 5v5 attacking game with 4 support players in tight spaces
U17 Scanning soccer drills
- Positioning and movement to find space between the lines
- Attacking transition and game awareness
- Rafael Benitez Passing Circuit with give and go, opening, and direct play
U17 Shooting soccer drills
- Combination and shooting in front of the goal followed by a 2v2
- Support around the attacker to create 2v1 situations
- J. Klopp: Quick attacks with work on defensive-attacking transitions
U17 Support soccer drills
- Support around the attacker to create 2v1 situations
- Xavi: using width in a 6v6 with 4 support players
- 3v3: shooting with outside support and delayed runs
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