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Possession play and switch of play against a low block

Used by Jurgen Klopp during a training session at Liverpool, this exercise is ideal for working on attacking combinations against a low block to effectively exploit off-the-ball runs behind the defense.

Animation: Possession play and switch of play against a low block
On a half-field, create a space of about 20x30m on the left side, as well as an adjacent 5x30m area, as indicated in the diagram. Then place 2 mini-goals and 4 mannequins (or constri-foot) with a cone about 35m from the goal on the right side. Then set up a 5vs4 in the large area, place 1 player in the small area, and then a final player on the opposite side at the cone level.

The exercise will proceed as follows:
  1. The offensive players (here in blue) start with a possession game against the 4 defenders in the large area.
  2. After making at least 3 passes, they play to their teammate in the small area. No defender can press this player.
  3. The player will then make a through ball behind the defense to their teammate on the opposite side.
  4. This player finishes their action on the large goal.
  5. If the defenders regain possession, they must score as quickly as possible on one of the 2 mini-goals.
  6. Change the 2 offensive players every 3 minutes or so.

Progression

After a few rounds, you can propose these different progressions:
  • A defender can press the player in the small area (only one).
  • Players are limited to 2 touches of the ball.
  • The player in the small area can participate in the possession game (which then creates a 6vs4).
  • Players must make at least 5 passes before playing to the player in the small area.
  • The game is played in the same way, but on the opposite side (remember to set up the cones before the start of the exercise).

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Nombre de joueurs

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Nombre de joueurs

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Luis Enrique: Switch of play in a dynamic 3v3 with a neutral player

U18 Seniors U20 U19 U17 U16

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Exploiting the Weak Side with this 8v4 by Marcelo Bielsa

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Quick Attacks Against a Team Defending in a Low Block (5v5)

Seniors U18 U19 U20 U17

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Durée de l'exercice

Durée

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Nombre de joueurs

Joueurs

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Thème de l'exercice

Thème

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Small-sided game in 5v5 by Luis Enrique (+ 1 neutral player)

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Durée de l'exercice

Durée

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Nombre de joueurs

Joueurs

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Thème de l'exercice

Thème

Small-sided games
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Defensive transition on 4 zones by Jurgen Klopp (9vs5)

U20 U17 U18 U19 Seniors

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Durée

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Nombre de joueurs

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Exploiting a Numerical Advantage with 3v2 Duels

Seniors U17 U18 U19 U20

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Durée

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Nombre de joueurs

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Goalkeeper distribution and 1v2 duels with defender chasing

U18 U20 Seniors U19 U17

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Durée de l'exercice

Durée

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Nombre de joueurs

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Small group possession in 4 zones

Small group possession in 4 zones

U17 U18 U19 Seniors U20

4v2 possession exercise with switch of play and attacking-defensive transition that will require a lot of focus and intensity....

Durée de l'exercice

Durée

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Nombre de joueurs

Joueurs

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Thème de l'exercice

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Direct play with a double 4v1 and a central zone

Direct play with a double 4v1 and a central zone

Seniors U19 U18 U17 U20

4v1 possession drill with a focus on direct play, while under pressure from a defender. A high-paced session to be introduced afte...

Durée de l'exercice

Durée

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Nombre de joueurs

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12-18
Thème de l'exercice

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Small-sided games
1v1s on small goals with a defender chasing

1v1s on small goals with a defender chasing

U15 U20 U16 U17 U18 U19 Seniors

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Durée de l'exercice

Durée

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Nombre de joueurs

Joueurs

12-24
Thème de l'exercice

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Technique
3v3 with 4 supports and a central player

3v3 with 4 supports and a central player

U17 U20 Seniors U19 U18

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Durée de l'exercice

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Nombre de joueurs

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10-20
Thème de l'exercice

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Possession play and progressive switches of play

Possession play and progressive switches of play

U18 U19 U20 Seniors U14 U15 U16 U17

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Durée de l'exercice

Durée

20 min
Nombre de joueurs

Joueurs

6-24
Thème de l'exercice

Thème

Small-sided games
1v1 Duels then Defensive Transition in 2v1

1v1 Duels then Defensive Transition in 2v1

U18 U17 U19 Seniors U20

1v1 duels from different perspectives: first a 1v1, then a defensive transition to quickly move into a 2v1 on the large goal....

Durée de l'exercice

Durée

15 min
Nombre de joueurs

Joueurs

12-24
Thème de l'exercice

Thème

Technique
Attacking to defensive transition with a 5v3 in a dual zone

Attacking to defensive transition with a 5v3 in a dual zone

U19 U20 Seniors U17 U18

Possession exercise that will allow your players to work on the attacking-defensive transition with the possibility of implementin...

Durée de l'exercice

Durée

20 min
Nombre de joueurs

Joueurs

12-20
Thème de l'exercice

Thème

Small-sided games
Shooting under pressure in 4v2 on 4 small goals

Shooting under pressure in 4v2 on 4 small goals

U15 Seniors U17 U19 U18 U16 U20

A small, dynamic exercise that will allow your players to work on sequences in tight spaces and under pressure. Many variations ar...

Durée de l'exercice

Durée

15 min
Nombre de joueurs

Joueurs

6-24
Thème de l'exercice

Thème

Technique
5v5 attacking game with 4 support players in tight spaces

5v5 attacking game with 4 support players in tight spaces

U17 U18 U19 Seniors U20

Used by RB Leipzig under Julian Nagelsmann, this transition exercise is ideal for working on counter-pressing as well as vertical ...

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U18 U16 U17 U20 Seniors U19

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Durée de l'exercice

Durée

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Nombre de joueurs

Joueurs

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Offensive combination with short passing game, overlap, and shooting

U19 U20 U17 U18 Seniors

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Durée de l'exercice

Durée

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Nombre de joueurs

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"Juego de Posición" in possession 9v9 + 2 support players

"Juego de Posición" in possession 9v9 + 2 support players

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Durée de l'exercice

Durée

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Nombre de joueurs

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3v1 Exchange, Layoff and Shooting on Full-Size Goal (Variation)

3v1 Exchange, Layoff and Shooting on Full-Size Goal (Variation)

U17 U20 Seniors U19 U18

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Nombre de joueurs

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6v3 Game: Playing between the lines and reactive movement

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Durée de l'exercice

Durée

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Nombre de joueurs

Joueurs

9-12
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Build-up and transition in 5v3

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Durée de l'exercice

Durée

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Nombre de joueurs

Joueurs

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U17 U19 Seniors U18 U20

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Durée de l'exercice

Durée

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Nombre de joueurs

Joueurs

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