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Duel Training by V. Del Bosque in 1v1, 2v2, and 3v3
30 min
18-24 joueurs
Small-sided games
U19 - U16
Used by Vicente Del Bosque during a training session at Real Madrid, this drill is ideal for working on duels and the short passing game in tight spaces....
Athletic warm-up: hurdles, give and go, and accelerations
15 min
12-20 joueurs
Conditioning
U15 - U16
Perfect drill for a warm-up during a session with an athletic focus. Remember to gradually increase intensity and alternate players in support....
Luis Enrique: Switch of play in a dynamic 3v3 with a neutral player
20 min
10-20 joueurs
Tactical
U19 - Seniors
This exercise used by Luis Enrique is ideal for working on communication and anticipation during a press. It is also very easy to set up!...
Shooting practice on 3 consecutive phases of play
18 min
10-22 joueurs
Technical
U14 - U17
Finishing workshop with 3 different phases of play that will allow your players to effectively work on various aspects specific to shooting, such as positioning in relation to the ball or their relationship to space....
Cognitive work without the ball with 1v1v1 duels
15 min
6-18 joueurs
Conditioning
U16 - U13
Ideal for working on the cognitive aspect, this exercise can be used in a session after a complete warm-up. Very dynamic, it often appeals to players....
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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.
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.
4v1 Rondo with Zone Changes
10 min
6-24 joueurs
Technical
U13 - U17
This rondo across 2 zones involving a total of 6 players is very dynamic and offers a very engaging exercise for your players. Be sure to clearly demonstrate the drill so that the rondo is as smooth as possible....
Other sub-theme U16 soccer drills
U16 Agility soccer drills
- Speed Work and 1v1 Duels
- Circuit in groups of 3 with duels and shooting work
- Agility in 1v1 with ball and colored signals
U16 Attacking transition soccer drills
- Shooting under pressure in 4v2 on 4 small goals
- Attacking transition: recovery and retention
- Transition and "support players" of Pep Guardiola (in 3 zones)
U16 Build-up play soccer drills
- Possession play and progressive switches of play
- Training on Long Balls and Off-the-ball Movement
- Pressing and Counterattack Work in 8v8
U16 Circuit soccer drills
- One-two pass circuit with speed work
- Athletic circuit with ball: passing and agility work
- Offensive Combinations and Shooting with 4 Players
U16 Cognitive soccer drills
- Cognitive work without the ball with 1v1v1 duels
- 1v1 Duels with Mini Goals Following a Passing Sequence
- Agility in 1v1 with ball and colored signals
U16 Counterattack soccer drills
- Warm-up: pressing, constrained play and counter
- Attacking transition: recovery and retention
- Defensive interventions and quick attacks through the winger
U16 Counter-pressing soccer drills
- Defensive transitions after loss in rondo games
- Possession game from one goalkeeper to the other in 4v4 (+2)
- Possession game in 2 zones with role change
U16 Defensive recovery / Tracking back soccer drills
- Attacking transition of J. Klopp with quick attacks in 6v6
- Defensive cover and tracking back in a three-man defense
- Decision Making and Shooting in 2v1 (+1) with Defensive Recovery
U16 Defensive transition soccer drills
- 1v1 Duels with a double following a sequence of passes
- Ralf Rangnick's Possession Game to Work on Transitions
- 6v4 Possession Game with Attacking-Defensive Transition
U16 Dribbling soccer drills
- Dribbling, passing, and diagonal run
- Athletic work in 30-15 with the ball on 4 stations
- Circuit in groups of 3 with duels and shooting work
U16 Duels soccer drills
- Build-up in 3v3 and finding the support in the final third
- 2v1 with shooting and defender tracking back
- 1v1 Duels with Mini Goals Following a Passing Sequence
U16 Endurance soccer drills
- Speed training: long and repeated sprints over 3 distances
- Small-sided game in 3v3 with neutral side supports and quick shooting
- Aerobic Training for Early Season in 6 Phases
U16 Explosive strength soccer drills
- Small-sided game in 3v3 with neutral side supports and quick shooting
- Speed work: alternating jogging-sprint on a progressive run
- Speed training: sprint variations in a diamond shape
U16 Gaps soccer drills
- Pass sequence with layoff, support runs, and through ball play
- Working on playing between the lines with a passing circuit
- Playing between the lines and following up the action
U16 Offensive combinations soccer drills
- Build-up in 3v3 and finding the support in the final third
- Build-up play: finding space between the lines
- Offensive combinations in 3v2 with defensive recovery
U16 Overload soccer drills
- Small-sided game in 4v4 with 4 players providing support in the defensive third
- Possession and quick counterattacks in a 3v2 followed by a 2v1
- 1v1s on small goals with a defender chasing
U16 Passes soccer drills
- Warm-up: working on play with support
- Double square: combinations and sequences of short passing game
- Dribbling, passing, and diagonal run
U16 Positional play soccer drills
- Build-up play: finding space between the lines
- 7v7 Possession Game with 3 Neutral Players and Gate Passes
- Defensive cover and tracking back in a three-man defense
U16 Possession soccer drills
- 7v7 Possession Game with 3 Neutral Players and Gate Passes
- 6v6 possession game with 2 neutral players and shooting on small goals
- Possession game in 4v4 followed by a 2v1 counterattack
U16 Pressing soccer drills
- Pressing and Counterattack Work in 8v8
- Possession game in 2 zones with role change
- Training on Long Balls and Off-the-ball Movement
U16 Rondos soccer drills
- 4v2 Possession Game with River Crossing
- 7v7 Possession Game with 3 Neutral Players and Gate Passes
- Possession game in double zone with coordinated press
U16 Scanning soccer drills
- Working on playing between the lines with a passing circuit
- Right foot, left foot passing and directional control work
- 4v1 Rondo with Zone Changes
U16 Shooting soccer drills
- Possession game in 4v4 followed by a 2v1 counterattack
- Offensive Combinations and Shooting with 4 Players
- Finishing Exercise from 4 Different Angles
U16 Support soccer drills
- Warm-up: working on play with support
- Xavi: using width in a 6v6 with 4 support players
- Small-sided game in 4v4 with 4 players providing support in the defensive third