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Build-up play and shooting in 9v9 with passing gates

This situational exercise is ideal for working on the build-up play phase. Used in Naples a few years ago, you can use it at the end of a session.

Animation: Build-up play and shooting in 9v9 with passing gates
On a half-field, place a large goal at the midfield line, as well as 4 gates on each side of the field using 4 cones (see animation). Then form 2 teams of 9 players with 1 goalkeeper per team.

The opposition starts and the objective for each team is to score on the opposing goal. However, they must pass through a gate on each side of the field before they can finish their action. After passing through at least 2 gates, players can finish on the opposing goal. 

Used by Rafael Benitez during a training session in Naples, the objective of this opposition is threefold: 
  • Work on the build-up play
  • Work on attacking movements
  • Work on the accuracy of passes

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Combination play with give-and-go and finishing

Combination play with give-and-go and finishing

15 min
7-21 joueurs
Technical
U14
An offensive build-up drill that works on through balls, give-and-gos, and decision-making, finishing on goal....
Diamond Passing Circuit with a Holding Pivot

Diamond Passing Circuit with a Holding Pivot

15 min
8-12 joueurs
Technical
U14
A build-up passing drill that works on playing between the lines, timing off-the-ball runs, and building automatisms around the holding pivot role in a diamond structure....
Right foot, left foot passing and directional control work

Right foot, left foot passing and directional control work

12 min
5-15 joueurs
Technical
U14
In this highly dynamic exercise, your players will be able to work on passing in various forms, emphasizing the use of both feet....
Forward play with possession in 6v3

Forward play with possession in 6v3

15 min
9-18 joueurs
Small-sided games
U14
Possession exercise emphasizing the importance of playing quickly forward with a 6v3 possession and constant defensive pressure....
Passing Circuit with Triple One-Two Pass and Give-and-Go

Passing Circuit with Triple One-Two Pass and Give-and-Go

15 min
10-20 joueurs
Warm-up
U14
Used within youth teams at Bayern Munich, this passing circuit is an ideal warm-up to work on positioning and movement before and after receiving the ball....
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Build-up Play and Through Ball in Jurgen Klopp's 4-3-3

Build-up Play and Through Ball in Jurgen Klopp's 4-3-3

20 min
18-22 joueurs
Tactical
U14
Exercise inspired by a training session of Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool, it will allow your players to work on their positioning in a 4-3-3 formation, while allowing the opposing team to practice a high press....
Build-up play and shooting in 9v9 with passing gates

Build-up play and shooting in 9v9 with passing gates

20 min
16-20 joueurs
Tactical
U14
This situational exercise is ideal for working on the build-up play phase. Used in Naples a few years ago, you can use it at the end of a session....
Square of passes and directional controls

Square of passes and directional controls

10 min
4-12 joueurs
Technical
U14
Simple yet effective, this square drill used by Pep Guardiola with FC Barcelona's B team is ideal for starting a session. The variations are then endless....
Oriented Controls: Ground Balls and Aerial Balls

Oriented Controls: Ground Balls and Aerial Balls

15 min
12-15 joueurs
Technical
U14
By asking the players to switch positions and position themselves correctly to receive the ball, your players practice anticipating and looking up before the teammate's pass and before controlling the ball....
Passing and directional control work

Passing and directional control work

9 min
3-12 joueurs
Warm-up
U14
Work on passing and directional control with this simple yet incredibly effective drill!...

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