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Access more drillsJosé Mourinho's Counter-pressing Upon Losing Possession in 4v4 (+4)
Exercise used by José Mourinho at Real Madrid, it will allow you to work on counter-pressing in an 8v4 situation with 4 support players. Be sure to close down spaces immediately after losing possession!
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Possession game in 4 zones with mandatory switch of play
U17 Seniors U20 U19 U18
Positional play in 4 zones where the team in possession must maintain a 3v3 (+3 neutral players) and then switch of play to anothe...
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Fast-paced 3v1 play with speed and agility work
U18 Seniors U20 U19 U17
Quick possession game in 3v1 where the reds must finish in a mini-goal before the central player touches the mannequin....
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Possession game in 3 zones with transitions and numerical disadvantage on the weak side
U18 Seniors U20 U19 U17
Three-zone possession exercise to work on reactions to transitions, the disadvantage on the weak side, and movements preparing for...
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Possession game with quick transitions upon losing the ball
U17 Seniors U20 U19 U18 U16
Working on ball retention under pressure with immediate reaction to losing possession to strengthen defensive transition and coord...
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Possession game in 2 zones with role change
U15 Seniors U20 U19 U18 U17 U16 U14
Possession and switch of play drill in a three-zone format with role rotation between attackers and defenders....
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Possession game in double zone with coordinated press
U16 Seniors U20 U19 U18 U17 U15 U14
Possession and organized pressing drill in two adjacent zones to work on transition and counter-pressing after losing the ball....
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Luis Enrique: Switch of play in a dynamic 3v3 with a neutral player
U16 Seniors U20 U19 U18 U17
This exercise used by Luis Enrique is ideal for working on communication and anticipation during a press. It is also very easy to ...
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José Mourinho's 3v3 with two external zones and passes between the lines
U17 Seniors U20 U19 U18 U16
Used at Chelsea, this drill consists of a 3v3 possession game with two external zones. It will help your players work on passing a...
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Marcelo Bielsa: Build-up play under pressure and switch of play in 8v6
U19 Seniors U20 U18
Used by Marcelo Bielsa, this drill, in the form of 8v6 game sequences, is ideal for training your players in build-up play and gam...
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Marcelo Bielsa: working on build-up play against a high press
U18 Seniors U20 U19 U17
Excellent double circuit used by Marcelo Bielsa, which is ideal for working on build-up play against a high press....
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Finding the free player in a 3v1 situation by Marcelo Bielsa
U18 Seniors U19 U17
Inspired by an exercise used by Marcelo Bielsa, this drill will allow you to take advantage of a 3v1 situation in the wide areas....
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José Mourinho's Counter-pressing Upon Losing Possession in 4v4 (+4)
U18 Seniors U19 U17
Exercise used by José Mourinho at Real Madrid, it will allow you to work on counter-pressing in an 8v4 situation with 4 support pl...
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Possession game and defensive-attacking transition in a 6v6 (+ 2)
U19 Seniors U17 U18
Exercise to work on spacing during the defensive-offensive transition in the attacking third, with this 6v6 possession game includ...
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Double 3v2 with pressing from a central square
U20 U17 U18 U19 Seniors
In this 3v2 (and 3v3 with pressing), your players will be able to work on coordinated press as well as transition play when losing...
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Pressing then possession play in 3 zones by D. Simeone
U17 U20 Seniors U19 U18
This exercise on 3 zones by Diego Simeone, used at Atlético Madrid during the 2013/2014 season, is ideal for working on the defens...
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3-Team Possession Game (6v6 + 3 neutral players)
U14 U15 U19 U18 U17 U16
This exercise involves a 6v6 match with 3 attacking jokers on a reduced field. It's ideal for working on movement and decision-mak...
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Small group possession in 4 zones
U20 Seniors U19 U18 U17
4v2 possession exercise with switch of play and attacking-defensive transition that will require a lot of focus and intensity....
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Possession game in 4v2 with quick transitions and pressing
U18 Seniors U19 U17
Very dynamic exercise in the form of 2 possession games in 4v2 with focus on pressing in tight spaces. Ideal for gradually increas...
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High press and quick attacks on 2 small goals
U20 Seniors U19 U18 U17
Great exercise to train your players in quick attacks following a high press. Offered at Tottenham, it's an ideal small-sided game...
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Possession play and high press in 2 zones
U20 Seniors U19 U18 U17
Used by Mauricio Pochettino at Tottenham, this exercise is ideal for working on the high press on the field and quick transitions....
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Ralf Rangnick's Possession Game to Work on Transitions
U20 U16 Seniors U19 U18 U17
A relatively simple possession exercise to set up, but with certain constraints that will allow your players to work on transition...
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Recovery and Switch of Play in an 8v8 on 2 Zones
U19 U17 U20 Seniors U18
Still based on Positional Play, this exercise allows you to work with your players on quick recovery (gegenpressing) as well as sw...
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Pressing and Gegenpressing: 4vs 2 + 4 in a double grid
Seniors U20 U18 U19
The principle is simple: possession in the small central square, then opening up to the large square. In this exercise, players le...
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Attacking transition: pressing and ball circulation
U17 U19 U20 Seniors U18
Through a drill with a single goal in the middle of the field, your players work on defensive-to-attacking transitions: pressing a...
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Warm-up: Possession with numerical advantage and defensive pressing
U20 U19 U17 Seniors U18
By creating a numerical advantage situation for the attackers in a small space, your players work on both game awareness, ball mov...
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Pressing and Counterattack Work in 8v8
U20 U18 Seniors U19 U17 U16
In an 8v8 setup with one team playing without a goalkeeper, your players practice counterattacking and pressing with a numerical a...
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Warm-up: pressing, constrained play and counter
U16 U20 Seniors U19 U17 U18
Ideal exercise for practicing pressing and playing under pressure, as well as triggering a counterattack upon ball recovery....
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Positioning of Forwards Between the Lines and Shooting
U20 Seniors U17 U19 U16 U18
With this exercise, your forwards work on positioning between the lines to provide options in build-up play and attack constructio...
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Build-up and transition in 5v3
U17 U18 Seniors U19 U20
By creating an imbalance with this 5v3, you allow your players to calmly work on the attacking-defensive transition....
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