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Pressing then possession play in 3 zones by D. Simeone

This exercise on 3 zones by Diego Simeone, used at Atlético Madrid during the 2013/2014 season, is ideal for working on the defensive-to-attacking transition in the defensive third, with a situation of numerical disadvantage.

Animation: Pressing then possession play in 3 zones by D. Simeone
Mark out a space of about 30x35m and then define 2 zones of 3m each at one end of the main area. Then form 2 teams of 10 players and ask 2 offensive players to position themselves in the first zone, then 2 central defenders in the 2nd zone (see animation). Finally, place 4 support players around the main area.

The exercise starts with a possession game in the main area and the objective is to make 8 consecutive passes to score a point. However, there are certain instructions to follow:
  1. When the blue team is in possession of the ball and plays to one of its 2 defenders in the wide zone, the 2 opposing attackers can press as long as they do not enter the zone. They must block the passing angles.
  2. When the red team is in possession of the ball, the 2 blue defenders can enter the zone of the 2 attackers to press, without any particular condition.

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Possession game in 4 zones with mandatory switch of play

Possession game in 4 zones with mandatory switch of play

Seniors U17 U18 U19 U20

Positional play in 4 zones where the team in possession must maintain a 3v3 (+3 neutral players) and then switch of play to anothe...

Durée de l'exercice

Durée

20 min
Nombre de joueurs

Joueurs

15-21
Thème de l'exercice

Thème

Small-sided games
Fast-paced 3v1 play with speed and agility work

Fast-paced 3v1 play with speed and agility work

U20 Seniors U17 U18 U19

Quick possession game in 3v1 where the reds must finish in a mini-goal before the central player touches the mannequin....

Durée de l'exercice

Durée

10 min
Nombre de joueurs

Joueurs

4-16
Thème de l'exercice

Thème

Physical
Possession game in 3 zones with transitions and numerical disadvantage on the weak side

Possession game in 3 zones with transitions and numerical disadvantage on the weak side

U20 Seniors U17 U18 U19

Three-zone possession exercise to work on reactions to transitions, the disadvantage on the weak side, and movements preparing for...

Durée de l'exercice

Durée

20 min
Nombre de joueurs

Joueurs

12-18
Thème de l'exercice

Thème

Small-sided games
Possession game with quick transitions upon losing the ball

Possession game with quick transitions upon losing the ball

U19 Seniors U16 U17 U18 U20

Working on ball retention under pressure with immediate reaction to losing possession to strengthen defensive transition and coord...

Durée de l'exercice

Durée

20 min
Nombre de joueurs

Joueurs

12-24
Thème de l'exercice

Thème

Small-sided games
Possession game in 2 zones with role change

Possession game in 2 zones with role change

U17 Seniors U20 U19 U18 U16 U15 U14

Possession and switch of play drill in a three-zone format with role rotation between attackers and defenders....

Durée de l'exercice

Durée

15 min
Nombre de joueurs

Joueurs

14-18
Thème de l'exercice

Thème

Small-sided games
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Possession game in double zone with coordinated press

Possession game in double zone with coordinated press

Seniors U20 U19 U14 U15 U16 U17 U18

Possession and organized pressing drill in two adjacent zones to work on transition and counter-pressing after losing the ball....

Durée de l'exercice

Durée

20 min
Nombre de joueurs

Joueurs

10-20
Thème de l'exercice

Thème

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

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

U19 Seniors U20 U16 U17 U18

This exercise used by Luis Enrique is ideal for working on communication and anticipation during a press. It is also very easy to ...

Durée de l'exercice

Durée

20 min
Nombre de joueurs

Joueurs

10-20
Thème de l'exercice

Thème

Tactics
José Mourinho's 3v3 with two external zones and passes between the lines

José Mourinho's 3v3 with two external zones and passes between the lines

Seniors U19 U18 U17 U16 U20

Used at Chelsea, this drill consists of a 3v3 possession game with two external zones. It will help your players work on passing a...

Durée de l'exercice

Durée

25 min
Nombre de joueurs

Joueurs

14-18
Thème de l'exercice

Thème

Small-sided games
Marcelo Bielsa: Build-up play under pressure and switch of play in 8v6

Marcelo Bielsa: Build-up play under pressure and switch of play in 8v6

U19 U20 Seniors 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...

Durée de l'exercice

Durée

20 min
Nombre de joueurs

Joueurs

15-18
Thème de l'exercice

Thème

Tactics
Marcelo Bielsa: working on build-up play against a high press

Marcelo Bielsa: working on build-up play against a high press

U17 U18 U19 U20 Seniors

Excellent double circuit used by Marcelo Bielsa, which is ideal for working on build-up play against a high press....

Durée de l'exercice

Durée

15 min
Nombre de joueurs

Joueurs

12-20
Thème de l'exercice

Thème

Tactics
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Double 3v2 with pressing from a central square

Double 3v2 with pressing from a central square

U19 Seniors U20 U17 U18

In this 3v2 (and 3v3 with pressing), your players will be able to work on coordinated press as well as transition play when losing...

Durée de l'exercice

Durée

15 min
Nombre de joueurs

Joueurs

11-15
Thème de l'exercice

Thème

Small-sided games
Pressing then possession play in 3 zones by D. Simeone

Pressing then possession play in 3 zones by D. Simeone

U18 Seniors U20 U17 U19

This exercise on 3 zones by Diego Simeone, used at Atlético Madrid during the 2013/2014 season, is ideal for working on the defens...

Durée de l'exercice

Durée

18 min
Nombre de joueurs

Joueurs

18-22
Thème de l'exercice

Thème

Tactics
Small group possession in 4 zones

Small group possession in 4 zones

U17 U20 Seniors U19 U18

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

20 min
Nombre de joueurs

Joueurs

12-18
Thème de l'exercice

Thème

Small-sided games
High press and quick attacks on 2 small goals

High press and quick attacks on 2 small goals

U19 Seniors U20 U17 U18

Great exercise to train your players in quick attacks following a high press. Offered at Tottenham, it's an ideal small-sided game...

Durée de l'exercice

Durée

20 min
Nombre de joueurs

Joueurs

14-18
Thème de l'exercice

Thème

Small-sided games
Possession play and high press in 2 zones

Possession play and high press in 2 zones

U20 Seniors U19 U17 U18

Used by Mauricio Pochettino at Tottenham, this exercise is ideal for working on the high press on the field and quick transitions....

Durée de l'exercice

Durée

20 min
Nombre de joueurs

Joueurs

12-18
Thème de l'exercice

Thème

Small-sided games
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Ralf Rangnick's Possession Game to Work on Transitions

Ralf Rangnick's Possession Game to Work on Transitions

Seniors U19 U18 U17 U16 U20

A relatively simple possession exercise to set up, but with certain constraints that will allow your players to work on transition...

Durée de l'exercice

Durée

15 min
Nombre de joueurs

Joueurs

12-24
Thème de l'exercice

Thème

Small-sided games
Recovery and Switch of Play in an 8v8 on 2 Zones

Recovery and Switch of Play in an 8v8 on 2 Zones

U19 Seniors U20 U17 U18

Still based on Positional Play, this exercise allows you to work with your players on quick recovery (gegenpressing) as well as sw...

Durée de l'exercice

Durée

30 min
Nombre de joueurs

Joueurs

16-20
Thème de l'exercice

Thème

Tactics
Pressing and Gegenpressing: 4vs 2 + 4 in a double grid

Pressing and Gegenpressing: 4vs 2 + 4 in a double grid

U18 U20 Seniors U19

The principle is simple: possession in the small central square, then opening up to the large square. In this exercise, players le...

Durée de l'exercice

Durée

20 min
Nombre de joueurs

Joueurs

10-14
Thème de l'exercice

Thème

Tactics
Attacking transition: pressing and ball circulation

Attacking transition: pressing and ball circulation

U19 U18 U17 Seniors U20

Through a drill with a single goal in the middle of the field, your players work on defensive-to-attacking transitions: pressing a...

Durée de l'exercice

Durée

20 min
Nombre de joueurs

Joueurs

12-16
Thème de l'exercice

Thème

Tactics
Warm-up: Possession with numerical advantage and defensive pressing

Warm-up: Possession with numerical advantage and defensive pressing

U20 U17 U19 Seniors U18

By creating a numerical advantage situation for the attackers in a small space, your players work on both game awareness, ball mov...

Durée de l'exercice

Durée

15 min
Nombre de joueurs

Joueurs

12-16
Thème de l'exercice

Thème

Warm-up
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Pressing and Counterattack Work in 8v8

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...

Durée de l'exercice

Durée

15 min
Nombre de joueurs

Joueurs

16-18
Thème de l'exercice

Thème

Tactics
Warm-up: pressing, constrained play and counter

Warm-up: pressing, constrained play and counter

U20 U16 U18 U17 U19 Seniors

Ideal exercise for practicing pressing and playing under pressure, as well as triggering a counterattack upon ball recovery....

Durée de l'exercice

Durée

15 min
Nombre de joueurs

Joueurs

12-18
Thème de l'exercice

Thème

Warm-up
Positioning of Forwards Between the Lines and Shooting

Positioning of Forwards Between the Lines and Shooting

U19 U20 Seniors U18 U16 U17

With this exercise, your forwards work on positioning between the lines to provide options in build-up play and attack constructio...

Durée de l'exercice

Durée

20 min
Nombre de joueurs

Joueurs

14-16
Thème de l'exercice

Thème

Tactics
Build-up and transition in 5v3

Build-up and transition in 5v3

U17 U19 Seniors U18 U20

By creating an imbalance with this 5v3, you allow your players to calmly work on the attacking-defensive transition....

Durée de l'exercice

Durée

12 min
Nombre de joueurs

Joueurs

8-10
Thème de l'exercice

Thème

Tactics
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