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5v2 possession game with dribbling exit

5v2 possession game with dribbling exit

15 min
12-18 joueurs
Small-sided games
U15
Maintain possession in a rondo under pressure, then break out with dribbling after 10 passes to score in a mini-goal....
Possession game from one goalkeeper to the other in 4v4 (+2)

Possession game from one goalkeeper to the other in 4v4 (+2)

15 min
10-20 joueurs
Small-sided games
U15
Possession game where the objective is to connect one goalkeeper to the other by prioritizing the forward pass in a 4v4 with two goalkeepers in the side zones....
Possession game in 2 zones with role change

Possession game in 2 zones with role change

15 min
14-18 joueurs
Small-sided games
U15
Possession and switch of play drill in a three-zone format with role rotation between attackers and defenders....
Possession game in double zone with coordinated press

Possession game in double zone with coordinated press

20 min
10-20 joueurs
Tactical
U15
Possession and organized pressing drill in two adjacent zones to work on transition and counter-pressing after losing the ball....
4v4 possession game with 2 support players per team

4v4 possession game with 2 support players per team

15 min
12-18 joueurs
Small-sided games
U15
This drill, in the form of a small-sided 4v4 game with supporting players, will allow you to address concepts such as transition phases and focus upon losing possession....
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6v4 Possession Game with Attacking-Defensive Transition

6v4 Possession Game with Attacking-Defensive Transition

20 min
16-20 joueurs
Tactical
U15
Exercise combining a 6v4 possession drill with transitions in various phases of attacking-defensive and defensive-attacking play. You can, of course, adjust the distances and the number of players based on the level of your group....
Dynamic possession game in 4v2 with 2 balls

Dynamic possession game in 4v2 with 2 balls

20 min
12-16 joueurs
Small-sided games
U15
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....
Pressing and possession play in an 8v4 (+6)

Pressing and possession play in an 8v4 (+6)

20 min
18-22 joueurs
Small-sided games
U15
8v4 possession game with 6 support players that will allow your players to work on the attacking-defensive transition, as well as pressing upon losing the ball....
3-Team Possession Game (6v6 + 3 neutral players)

3-Team Possession Game (6v6 + 3 neutral players)

20 min
15-19 joueurs
Small-sided games
U15
This exercise involves a 6v6 match with 3 attacking jokers on a reduced field. It's ideal for working on movement and decision-making under opponent pressure....
Possession game in 2v4 then 4v8 with central zone

Possession game in 2v4 then 4v8 with central zone

20 min
12-18 joueurs
Small-sided games
U15
Small-sided game with 3 teams of 4 players and a central zone ("river") to work on positioning and movement in tight spaces....
4v2 Possession Game with River Crossing

4v2 Possession Game with River Crossing

20 min
12-15 joueurs
Small-sided games
U15
Classic possession game in 4v2 with a central river and quick attacking-defensive transitions....
Possession play and progressive switches of play

Possession play and progressive switches of play

20 min
6-24 joueurs
Small-sided games
U15
This small-sided game with a numerical advantage and progression from zone to zone is ideal for youth teams and will help improve concentration while adding a competitive element....

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U15 Agility soccer drills

  1. Cognitive work without the ball with 1v1v1 duels
  2. Circuit in groups of 3 with duels and shooting work
  3. Agility and Shooting
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U15 Attacking transition soccer drills

  1. Shooting under pressure in 4v2 on 4 small goals
  2. Midfield Line: Advancing and Defending as a Team
  3. 2v2 Work and Basic Tactical Principles
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U15 Build-up play soccer drills

  1. One-two pass drill against a diamond formation
  2. Build-up play under pressure and switch of play in 2-1-2
  3. 8v8: connection of the fullbacks with the attacking line across 5 zones
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U15 Circuit soccer drills

  1. Passing Circuit with Triple One-Two Pass and Give-and-Go
  2. Passing combination: one-two pass, back pass, and shooting
  3. Passing circuit on 6 cones with shooting on a full-size goal
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U15 Cognitive soccer drills

  1. 4v4 Game with Colored Gates and Mini Goals
  2. Layoff in one-touch play during a passing sequence
  3. 5v5 opposition with "4 corner jokers"
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U15 Counterattack soccer drills

  1. 6v4 Possession Game with Attacking-Defensive Transition
  2. Continuous fast attacks with a 5v3 in 2 zones
  3. Defensive interventions and quick attacks through the winger
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U15 Counter-pressing soccer drills

  1. Possession game in 2 zones with role change
  2. Defensive transitions after loss in rondo games
  3. Pressing and possession play in an 8v4 (+6)
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U15 Defensive recovery / Tracking back soccer drills

  1. 2v1 with shooting and defender tracking back
  2. Zonal Defense in 6v6: Marking, Cover, and Balance
  3. Defensive transitions after loss in rondo games
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U15 Defensive transition soccer drills

  1. 4v4 possession game with 2 support players per team
  2. Collective Defensive Positioning in Zonal Marking
  3. Combination and shooting in front of the goal followed by a 2v2
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U15 Dribbling soccer drills

  1. Passing Circuit with Triple One-Two Pass and Give-and-Go
  2. Diamond passing circuit with give and go variation
  3. Athletic training: slalom and ball control in 2 columns
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U15 Dribbling soccer drills

  1. Technical Circuit of Passing, Dribbling, and Shooting
  2. Dribble and immediate follow-up
  3. Drill: Dribbling and 1v1 Duels with Direct Opponent
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U15 Duels soccer drills

  1. 1v1s on small goals with a defender chasing
  2. Working on Duels: Offensive and Defensive Techniques (Version 1)
  3. 2v1 with shooting and defender tracking back
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U15 Endurance soccer drills

  1. Shooting and using support during the build-up play
  2. 3v3 with a neutral player and central support – stop-ball and overlaps
  3. Athletic training: slalom and ball control in 2 columns
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U15 Explosive strength soccer drills

  1. High-intensity box-to-box runs with active recovery
  2. Specific forward training – runs, slalom, and double finishing
  3. Mastery of footwork, balance, and body control - without the ball
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U15 Fun Game soccer drills

  1. Warm-up: team ball possession
  2. Shooting practice on 3 consecutive phases of play
  3. Creating space through movement in 5v5
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U15 Gaps soccer drills

  1. Crosses and Heading with 2 Side Zones (variation)
  2. Playing between the lines and following up the action
  3. Possession play and progressive switches of play
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U15 Motor skills soccer drills

  1. Dribbling then cross: right foot, left foot
  2. Dynamic Warm-up with Passing, Slalom, and Dribbling
  3. Drop-off and ball control
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U15 Offensive combinations soccer drills

  1. Passing combination: one-two pass, back pass, and shooting
  2. Offensive combinations in 3v2 with defensive recovery
  3. Offensive Combinations and Shooting with 4 Players
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U15 Overload soccer drills

  1. Movement off the ball, passes into space, and 1v1 duels
  2. Double 2v1 following a passing sequence (variation)
  3. Possession game in 2 zones with role change
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U15 Passes soccer drills

  1. Warm-up: team ball possession
  2. Diamond: layoff, switch of play, and through ball
  3. Diamond passing circuit with give and go variation
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U15 Positional play soccer drills

  1. Pass sequence with layoff, support runs, and through ball play
  2. Combining offensively using a pivot in 5v5
  3. Dribble and immediate follow-up
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U15 Pressing soccer drills

  1. Unlocking mini-goals with gate passing in 4v4
  2. Possession game in 2 zones with role change
  3. Dynamic possession game in 4v2 with 2 balls
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U15 Rondos soccer drills

  1. Possession game in 2 zones with role change
  2. Warm-up with neutral support in the wide areas
  3. Small-sided game in 4v4 with 4 players providing support in the defensive third
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U15 Scanning soccer drills

  1. Dynamic possession game in 4v2 with 2 balls
  2. Training on directional control and shooting in 2 drills
  3. Unlocking mini-goals with gate passing in 4v4
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U15 Shooting soccer drills

  1. Small-sided game in 4v4 with 4 players providing support in the defensive third
  2. First touch and shooting within the box
  3. 1v1 duels with neutral support and quick finishing on close goals
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U15 Support soccer drills

  1. Pass sequence with layoff, support runs, and through ball play
  2. Shooting and using support during the build-up play
  3. Warm-up with neutral support in the wide areas
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U15 Transition soccer drills

  1. Zonal Defense in 6v6: Marking, Cover, and Balance
  2. Continuous fast attacks with a 5v3 in 2 zones
  3. Pressing and possession play in an 8v4 (+6)
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U15 Using width soccer drills

  1. Collective Defensive Positioning in Zonal Marking
  2. 3v3 Wing Play with Support
  3. Quick ball movement in 6v6 with deep support
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