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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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M. Bielsa: Build-up play on the strong side with a switch of play to draw a defender and release

M. Bielsa: Build-up play on the strong side with a switch of play to draw a defender and release

15 min
6-18 joueurs
Tactical
U17
Ball circulation sequence working on build-up play under pressure on the strong side, followed by a quick switch of play to the weak side to finish in a mini-goal, inspired by a session proposed by Marcelo Bielsa....
Possession game in 3 zones with transitions and numerical disadvantage on the weak side

Possession game in 3 zones with transitions and numerical disadvantage on the weak side

20 min
12-18 joueurs
Small-sided games
U17
Three-zone possession exercise to work on reactions to transitions, the disadvantage on the weak side, and movements preparing for a potential loss of possession and counter-pressing....
Right foot, left foot passing and directional control work

Right foot, left foot passing and directional control work

12 min
5-15 joueurs
Technical
U17
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
U17
Possession exercise emphasizing the importance of playing quickly forward with a 6v3 possession and constant defensive pressure....
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
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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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
U17
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....
J. Klopp: Quick attacks with work on defensive-attacking transitions

J. Klopp: Quick attacks with work on defensive-attacking transitions

20 min
12-16 joueurs
Tactical
U17
Used by Jurgen Klopp during his time at Borussia Dortmund, this drill is perfect for working on quick attacks against a disorganized opponent, and thus perfecting the attacking transition in the high area of the field....
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
U17
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....
Information gathering, ball control, and passing in groups of 3

Information gathering, ball control, and passing in groups of 3

15 min
3-21 joueurs
Technical
U17
A very simple exercise to set up that helps work on information gathering through a color-based game....

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