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Access more drillsAthletic work in 30-15 with the ball on 4 stations
In the form of 4 stations, this exercise is ideal for interval training (30-15) while including a fun element with the ball. Perfect for the start of the season or after the winter break.
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Passing Sequence with Directional Touches and Forward Play
10 min
5-20 joueurs
Warm-up
U14 - U15
Sequential drill aimed at receiving behind the mannequin, directing the first touch in the direction of play, and following up with a forward pass....
Pass sequence with layoff, support runs, and through ball play
10 min
8-16 joueurs
Technical
U15 - U14
Dynamic layoff-support circuit where players combine quick passes, directional controls, and support runs before attacking the depth....
Finishing Exercise from 4 Different Angles
15 min
5-20 joueurs
Technical
U16 - Seniors
Highly dynamic finishing exercise aimed at working on quick combinations, movements in the box, and a variety of shots from different angles....
Right foot, left foot passing and directional control work
12 min
5-15 joueurs
Technical
U11 - U15
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
15 min
9-18 joueurs
Small-sided games
U17 - U14
Possession exercise emphasizing the importance of playing quickly forward with a 6v3 possession and constant defensive pressure....
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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.
Breaking the lines with passing combinations in 3 drills
15 min
12-24 joueurs
Technical
U15 - U14
This drill used with youth teams at Manchester City is divided into 3 stations, allowing players to work on different passing combinations to develop automatic movements....
Athletic work in 30-15 with the ball on 4 stations
20 min
8-20 joueurs
Conditioning
U16 - U14
In the form of 4 stations, this exercise is ideal for interval training (30-15) while including a fun element with the ball. Perfect for the start of the season or after the winter break....
Practicing the diamond play with shooting on mini goals
15 min
4-16 joueurs
Tactical
U14 - U15
Small passing drill with shooting on mini goals, ideal for working on automatisms and getting your players accustomed to triangle play when positioned in a diamond formation....
Shooting drills with attacking combinations and support player
20 min
8-22 joueurs
Technical
U18 - U16
A very dynamic exercise appreciated by players, it will allow you to work on offensive combinations as well as shooting from different angles: strike, shot, and 2v1....
1v1 Duels with Mini Goals Following a Passing Sequence
15 min
4-20 joueurs
Technical
U16 - U15
1v1 duel drill with many possible variations that will call upon the cognitive qualities of your players....
Diamond play with passing combinations
18 min
8-24 joueurs
Tactical
U19 - U16
Simple drill to set up but allows working on the diamond shape from different angles and through various combinations. This is actually a drill used by the German national team during a training session....
Unai Emery: small warm-up game in a triangle
10 min
6-24 joueurs
Warm-up
U14 - U15
Used by Unai Emery during his time at FC Sevilla in 2013, this warm-up is ideal for starting a session focused on playing between the lines....
Passing drills with one-touch play and supporting player
15 min
16-24 joueurs
Warm-up
U15 - U14
Small one-touch play combination exercise, ideal for a warm-up or a technical workshop during a session focused on passing. Numerous variations possible....
One-touch offensive combinations with shooting
15 min
8-24 joueurs
Technical
U15 - U14
A very simple exercise to set up, but it allows for numerous variations. You will work on several attacking combinations as well as the timing and precision of passes....
José Mourinho's 3v3 with two external zones and passes between the lines
25 min
14-18 joueurs
Small-sided games
U17 - U16
Used at Chelsea, this drill consists of a 3v3 possession game with two external zones. It will help your players work on passing angles and playing between the lines....
1v1 Duels with a double following a sequence of passes
20 min
12-20 joueurs
Technical
U15 - U14
This very intense drill focuses on 1v1 duels and quick decision-making. Your players should enjoy it!...
Dynamic possession game in 4v2 with 2 balls
20 min
12-16 joueurs
Small-sided games
U16 - U14
Very dynamic exercise that will allow your players to work on positioning and movement in a small space in a 4v2. A specific feature: some periods will be played with 2 balls....
Build-up play and shooting in 9v9 with passing gates
20 min
16-20 joueurs
Tactical
U14 - U15
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....
Double square: combinations and sequences of short passing game
15 min
8-16 joueurs
Technical
U15 - U14
Numerous possible combinations in this double square drill to work on the fluidity of passes and movements before and after receiving the ball....
Passing circuit on 6 cones with shooting on a full-size goal
15 min
10-20 joueurs
Technical
U15 - U14
Shooting practice following a passing sequence inspired by the famous Tiki Taka used by FC Barcelona. Feel free to use variations to add tempo to the exercise....
Double 2v1 following a passing sequence (variation)
15 min
8-20 joueurs
Small-sided games
U15 - U14
Creative exercise allowing you to work on attacking-defensive transitions with a double 2v1 and a combination of passes. Use the suggested variations to make the exercise closer to real match conditions....
Offensive Combinations and Shooting with 4 Players
15 min
8-16 joueurs
Technical
U17 - U16
This drill combining various attacking combinations is ideal for working on shooting from different aspects: shooting at the edge of the box, cut-back cross, etc....
Layoff in one-touch play during a passing sequence
12 min
12-18 joueurs
Technical
U16 - U17
Drill consisting of a double sequence of simultaneous passes to work on one-touch layoffs and movement in tight spaces. Be sure to keep your head up!...
4v1 Rondo with Zone Changes
10 min
6-24 joueurs
Technical
U17 - U12
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....
6v6 possession game with 2 neutral players and shooting on small goals
20 min
14-18 joueurs
Small-sided games
Seniors - U19
This possession drill focuses on three aspects: space management, passing quality, and speed of execution. With numerous variations, it is ideal for adding tempo to your session....
Passing combination: one-two pass, back pass, and shooting
15 min
8-24 joueurs
Technical
U15 - U14
Ideal for working on passing and movement in a small area, this drill emphasizes quick play. Consider doubling the station if you have a large number of players....
One-touch short passing drill in a diamond formation
15 min
8-16 joueurs
Tactical
U20 - U16
A simple drill to set up but with multiple variations. You will work on passing from different angles. Inspired by Bayern Munich during a training session in October 2014....
Speed work, one-two pass, dribble, and shooting
20 min
8-18 joueurs
Technical
U17 - U16
Another exercise used by Pep Guardiola at Bayern Munich during a public training session, this circuit is ideal for working on agility: reaction time, concentration, and footwork. Your players will not be disappointed!...
Working on playing between the lines with a passing circuit
15 min
8-20 joueurs
Technical
U16 - U17
Ideal technical drill to grasp playing between the lines, it will enable your players to perform a technical circuit while staying constantly engaged in the game....
Defensive cover and tracking back in a three-man defense
14 min
9-18 joueurs
Technical
U17 - U18
Excellent technical drill for defenders to work on speed of movement, agility, and coordination. Conducted by Bayern Munich during a training session in 2013....
Dribbling and Shooting in a Speed and Precision Circuit
12 min
8-12 joueurs
Technical
U17 - U20
Drill conducted by Manchester City in 2016 during a pre-season training session, it perfectly combines numerous aspects such as athletic work, agility, shooting, and precision of passes....
Dribbling, passing, and diagonal run
12 min
6-12 joueurs
Conditioning
U15 - U14
Ball control exercise with diagonal runs, ideal for working on the athletic aspect of pre-season while maintaining a technical component....
Short and long passes in a square with combination play
12 min
5-10 joueurs
Technical
U16 - U17
Small drill in the form of short passing combinations and long balls to work on ball play and the technical quality of your players during a possession phase....
One-two pass circuit with speed work
18 min
6-12 joueurs
Technical
U14 - U17
Discover a passing circuit with different combinations that should help your players improve on two aspects: the pure quality of the passes and the movement after making the pass....
Technical Circuit of Passing, Dribbling, and Shooting
18 min
6-12 joueurs
Technical
U17 - U16
Exercise used by Pep Guardiola during a training session at Manchester City, it is ideal for working on different aspects: passing quality, off-the-ball runs to create space, and finally shooting....
Playing between the lines and following up the action (2)
15 min
6-12 joueurs
Tactical
U15 - U14
Through a 3v3 drill with support, your players practice making through balls to the forward and following their pass to continue the play....
Playing between the lines and following up the action
15 min
4-12 joueurs
Technical
U14 - U16
Through a 1v1 with 2 attackers providing support, your players practice making penetrating passes to the attacker and following the action. The attackers also practice layoffs....
Warm-up: Passing drills and 1v1 training
20 min
16-18 joueurs
Warm-up
U12 - U13
Warm-up drill to work your players on short passing, direct play, and ball recovery in 1v1 situations....
Passing Technique Training
12 min
12-14 joueurs
Technical
U17 - U13
Ideal drill to train your players on execution and technique for making accurate passes....
Warm-up: ball passing work
8 min
5-10 joueurs
Warm-up
U16 - U14
Excellent warm-up drill for ball control to practice touches and passes....
Warm-up: working on play with support
20 min
12-18 joueurs
Warm-up
U17 - U18
By providing the opportunity to play with support, this 6v6 warm-up exercise allows your players to work on ball retention and quick play....
Warm-up: defensive block and group positioning
8 min
16-20 joueurs
Warm-up
U16 - U18
Ideal exercise to improve your players' group positioning....
Other sub-theme U16 soccer drills
U16 Agility soccer drills
- Cognitive work without the ball with 1v1v1 duels
- Drill: Dribbling and 1v1 Duels with Direct Opponent
- Right foot, left foot passing and directional control work
U16 Attacking transition soccer drills
- Small-sided game in 4v4 with 4 players providing support in the defensive third
- 4v4 possession game with 2 support players per team
- Midfield Line: Advancing and Defending as a Team
U16 Build-up play soccer drills
- Shooting and using support during the build-up play
- Possession game in double zone with coordinated press
- 8v8: connection of the fullbacks with the attacking line across 5 zones
U16 Circuit soccer drills
- One-two pass circuit with speed work
- Passing combination: one-two pass, back pass, and shooting
- Passing circuit on 6 cones with shooting on a full-size goal
U16 Cognitive soccer drills
- Restricted zone: Using the wide areas in 5v5
- Layoff in one-touch play during a passing sequence
- 1v1 Duels with Mini Goals Following a Passing Sequence
U16 Counterattack soccer drills
- Defensive interventions and quick attacks through the winger
- Warm-up: pressing, constrained play and counter
- 2(+1) vs 2 with goalkeeper – quick attack from wide area
U16 Counter-pressing soccer drills
- Defensive transitions after loss in rondo games
- 4v4 possession game with 2 support players per team
- Small-sided game in 4v4 with 4 players providing support in the defensive third
U16 Defensive recovery / Tracking back soccer drills
- Attacking transition of José Mourinho with quick attacks in 5v3
- Decision Making and Shooting in 2v1 (+1) with Defensive Recovery
- Midfield Line: Advancing and Defending as a Team
U16 Defensive transition soccer drills
- Finishing sequence followed by 2v2 opposition
- Offensive Combinations and Numerical Advantage in 2v1
- Possession game and attacking transition with 3 teams of 5
U16 Dribbling soccer drills
- Dribbling, passing, and diagonal run
- Unlocking mini-goals with gate passing in 4v4
- Speed work, one-two pass, dribble, and shooting
U16 Duels soccer drills
- Agility in 1v1 with ball and colored signals
- Warm-up: Passing drills and 1v1 training
- Defensive play training for the fullback
U16 Endurance soccer drills
- Aerobic Power Circuit (15–15–30) in Skill-Based Groups
- Alternating small-sided games and intermittent training
- Athletic circuit with ball: passing and agility work
U16 Explosive strength soccer drills
- High-Intensity Pair Running Repetitions
- Aerobic Power Circuit (15–15–30) in Skill-Based Groups
- Speed training: sprint variations in a diamond shape
U16 Fun Game soccer drills
- Duel Training by V. Del Bosque in 1v1, 2v2, and 3v3
- Cognitive work without the ball with 1v1v1 duels
- Luis Enrique: Switch of play in a dynamic 3v3 with a neutral player
U16 Gaps soccer drills
- José Mourinho's 3v3 with two external zones and passes between the lines
- Transition and "support players" of Pep Guardiola (in 3 zones)
- Build-up Play and Through Ball in Jurgen Klopp's 4-3-3
U16 Offensive combinations soccer drills
- Double 2v1 following a passing combination
- Shooting drills with attacking combinations and support player
- Passing combination: one-two pass, back pass, and shooting
U16 Overload soccer drills
- Possession game in 4v4 followed by a 2v1 counterattack
- 4v4 possession game with 2 support players per team
- 1v1s on small goals with a defender chasing
U16 Positional play soccer drills
- Possession game in 4v4 followed by a 2v1 counterattack
- M. Bielsa: Build-up play on the strong side with a switch of play to draw a defender and release
- 7v7 Possession Game with 3 Neutral Players and Gate Passes
U16 Possession soccer drills
- Possession game from one goalkeeper to the other in 4v4 (+2)
- 4v4 possession game with 2 support players per team
- Possession game in 2v4 then 4v8 with central zone
U16 Pressing soccer drills
- Compact defense with a back three in a reduced central area
- Training on Long Balls and Off-the-ball Movement
- Build-up in 3v3 and finding the support in the final third
U16 Rondos soccer drills
- 4v1 Rondo with Zone Changes
- Defensive transitions after loss in rondo games
- Pep Guardiola: Small-sided high-intensity play from 1v1 to 5v5
U16 Scanning soccer drills
- Playing between the lines and following up the action (2)
- Right foot, left foot passing and directional control work
- Offensive combinations in 3v2 with defensive recovery
U16 Shooting soccer drills
- First touch in the direction of play and double shooting
- Defensive interventions and quick attacks through the winger
- Passing circuit on 6 cones with shooting on a full-size goal
U16 Support soccer drills
- Quick ball movement in 6v6 with deep support
- Shooting and using support during the build-up play
- Short passing game and direct play with support