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Possession play and switching 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 switching 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).

Our drills on the numerical advantage theme

Support around the attacker to create 2v1 situations

Support around the attacker to create 2v1 situations

U14 U15 U16 U17

Offensive situation where the attacker plays under pressure and relies on two supports to create a 2v1 and find the best shooting ...

Durée de l'exercice

Durée

15 min
Nombre de joueurs

Joueurs

10-18
Thème de l'exercice

Thème

Technique
Possession game in two zones with 5v3 and 3 gates

Possession game in two zones with 5v3 and 3 gates

U10 U11 U12 U13

Two teams each maintain possession in their own half and look to penetrate through one of the gates to switch of play, under press...

Durée de l'exercice

Durée

15 min
Nombre de joueurs

Joueurs

15-20
Thème de l'exercice

Thème

Small-sided games
3v3 (+1) Build-up with mini-goals and first line pressing

3v3 (+1) Build-up with mini-goals and first line pressing

U16 U17 U18 U19 U20 Seniors

Numerical advantage build-up situation (GK + 3 players) to beat the first line of press and find outlets towards mini-goals....

Durée de l'exercice

Durée

15 min
Nombre de joueurs

Joueurs

7-14
Thème de l'exercice

Thème

Small-sided games
Small-sided game in 4v4 with 4 players providing support in the low zone

Small-sided game in 4v4 with 4 players providing support in the low zone

U14 U15 U16 U17

Exercise with 3 teams of 4 to work on managing danger in the final third, effectively closing down shooting and crossing angles, a...

Durée de l'exercice

Durée

15 min
Nombre de joueurs

Joueurs

12-24
Thème de l'exercice

Thème

Small-sided games
Small-sided 2v2 games in 3 "drawer" zones

Small-sided 2v2 games in 3 "drawer" zones

U10 U11 U12 U13

2v2 game where the attacking team progresses zone by zone to eliminate two defenders positioned on different "levels" before finis...

Durée de l'exercice

Durée

15 min
Nombre de joueurs

Joueurs

4-20
Thème de l'exercice

Thème

Small-sided games
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What is numerical advantage in soccer?


Numerical advantage in soccer refers to the situation where a team has more players than its opponent in a given area of the field. Among the many strategies and tactics that teams deploy in soccer to win, creating a numerical advantage stands out as one of the most formidable weapons. Let's decode this famous numerical advantage.

Soccer, as its name suggests, is played with the feet. But it is also a sport of mind and mentality where victory is shaped. Numerical advantage can be created due to various reasons such as a counterattack, pressing, or obviously, an opponent's red card.

The advantage for a team in having a numerical advantage is that it offers an ideal opportunity to create offensive opportunities while minimizing the risks of losing the ball. This allows for increased domination of the game, which often translates into goals.

How to work on numerical advantage in soccer


To effectively exploit a numerical advantage, teams must be well-prepared and coordinated. Communication between players is essential to quickly identify situations where the team can benefit from a numerical advantage, as well as technique, or even dribbling. Coaches must also teach their players to read the game and make quick decisions to capitalize on these moments.

Training numerical advantage often involves specific exercises that simulate real game situations. Small-sided games or exercises with a team having a numerical advantage can help your squad develop an understanding of these situations to take advantage of them during matches.

General tips on numerical advantage in soccer


To maximize your chances of success, your team must be flexible to quickly adapt to changing situations. Generally, numerical advantage is short-lived because the opposing team repositions itself, so there is no time to hesitate.

Moreover, numerical advantage is not just an offensive weapon. Your team can also hope to recover the ball more quickly in case of defensive superiority. For this, always think about the balance between defense and attack to avoid reversing the trend and allowing the opposing team to gain a numerical advantage.

What exercises to work on numerical advantage in soccer?


To work on numerical advantage in training, several small-sided games with specific conditions can be interesting to implement. For example, you can decide to have 8 players play against 6 in a confined space to work on both offensive and defensive aspects. Organization and coordination will be the order of the day.

It is also important to work on specific game scenarios so that your players make quick decisions. You can very well imagine an attack-defense with an offensive numerical advantage to work on your ball recovery and create situations in front of the goal.

Numerical advantage exercises in soccer are numerous, and they allow working on 2 elements:
  1. How to act during a phase of offensive numerical advantage? How to take advantage of this superiority?
  2. How to react defensively when your team is at a numerical disadvantage? How to delay and buy time to allow defensive recovery?

During an offensive numerical advantage, automatisms are key. They allow better understanding of the relationships between 2, 3, or 4 players to smooth out the game in the form of forward passes. These automatisms will need to be worked on throughout the season in the form of numerical advantage exercises.

The behavior of players without the ball during a phase of numerical advantage will determine the success of the action: movement, speed, and gestures are all indicators that will allow taking advantage of the numerical advantage. It will therefore be necessary to set up training sessions focused on numerical superiority and inferiority to better understand situations in 2vs1, 3vs2, or even 4vs3.

As you will have understood, numerical advantage is a powerful tactical weapon that, when used correctly, can turn into a goal. By working on specific match situations, communication, and decision-making, your team will maximize its offensive and defensive potential to make a difference.
5v2 Possession Game with Ball Carrying Exit

5v2 Possession Game with Ball Carrying Exit

U14 U15 U16 U17 U18 U19 U20 Seniors

Maintain possession in a rondo under pressure, then break out with dribbling after 10 passes to score in a mini-goal....

Durée de l'exercice

Durée

15 min
Nombre de joueurs

Joueurs

12-18
Thème de l'exercice

Thème

Small-sided games
Rondo in 3 zones to find the 9 and exploit the numerical advantage

Rondo in 3 zones to find the 9 and exploit the numerical advantage

U17 U18 U19 U20 Seniors

Possession-focused drill in 3 zones with the objective of connecting with the 9, then supporting the drive to finish in the mini-g...

Durée de l'exercice

Durée

15 min
Nombre de joueurs

Joueurs

10-20
Thème de l'exercice

Thème

Small-sided games
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

U17 U18 U19 U20 Seniors

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

U16 U17 U18 U19 U20 Seniors

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

U14 U15 U16 U17 U18 U19 U20 Seniors

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

U14 U15 U16 U17 U18 U19 U20 Seniors

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
Possession game with support at the 4 corners

Possession game with support at the 4 corners

U10 U11 U12 U13

Ball retention exercise with a numerical advantage, seeking support in the corners to validate passing sequences....

Durée de l'exercice

Durée

15 min
Nombre de joueurs

Joueurs

12-16
Thème de l'exercice

Thème

Small-sided games
Rondo in 3+2 vs 3+2: managing the overload and quick transitions

Rondo in 3+2 vs 3+2: managing the overload and quick transitions

U10 U11 U12 U13

Ball retention and transition work in a balanced rondo, where each team seeks to exploit the temporary overload during the possess...

Durée de l'exercice

Durée

15 min
Nombre de joueurs

Joueurs

10-20
Thème de l'exercice

Thème

Small-sided games
Forward play with possession in 6v3

Forward play with possession in 6v3

U14 U15 U16 U17

Possession exercise emphasizing the importance of playing quickly forward with a 6v3 possession and constant defensive pressure....

Durée de l'exercice

Durée

15 min
Nombre de joueurs

Joueurs

9-18
Thème de l'exercice

Thème

Small-sided games
Pep Guardiola: Small-sided high-intensity play from 1v1 to 5v5

Pep Guardiola: Small-sided high-intensity play from 1v1 to 5v5

U16 U17 U18 U19 U20 Seniors

Used during a training session at Manchester City, this high-intensity drill is ideal for working on the attacking-defensive trans...

Durée de l'exercice

Durée

20 min
Nombre de joueurs

Joueurs

10-20
Thème de l'exercice

Thème

Small-sided games
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Movement off the ball, passes into space, and 1v1 duels

Movement off the ball, passes into space, and 1v1 duels

U12 U13 U14 U15

In this drill, players will have the opportunity to work on various aspects such as getting open, off-the-ball runs, and proper ti...

Durée de l'exercice

Durée

15 min
Nombre de joueurs

Joueurs

6-18
Thème de l'exercice

Thème

Tactics
Dynamic small-sided game in 2v1 on 3 mini goals

Dynamic small-sided game in 2v1 on 3 mini goals

U10 U11 U12 U13

Small 2v1 duel game in a reduced space that emphasizes movement work, whether it's the defender's positioning or the runs of the 2...

Durée de l'exercice

Durée

20 min
Nombre de joueurs

Joueurs

6-12
Thème de l'exercice

Thème

Small-sided games
Possession play and switching against a low block

Possession play and switching against a low block

U16 U17 U18 U19 U20 Seniors

Used by Jurgen Klopp during a training session at Liverpool, this exercise is ideal for working on attacking combinations against ...

Durée de l'exercice

Durée

20 min
Nombre de joueurs

Joueurs

12-16
Thème de l'exercice

Thème

Tactics
4v4 possession game with 2 support players per team

4v4 possession game with 2 support players per team

U12 U13 U14 U15 U16 U17

This drill, in the form of a small-sided 4v4 game with supporting players, will allow you to address concepts such as transition p...

Durée de l'exercice

Durée

15 min
Nombre de joueurs

Joueurs

12-18
Thème de l'exercice

Thème

Small-sided games
Tactical Workshop by Diego Simeone with Defensive-Transition to Attacking Transition Work

Tactical Workshop by Diego Simeone with Defensive-Transition to Attacking Transition Work

U18 U19 U20 Seniors

Used by Diego Simeone at Atlético Madrid, this drill will help you work on quick attacks during an attacking transition in the cen...

Durée de l'exercice

Durée

18 min
Nombre de joueurs

Joueurs

18-22
Thème de l'exercice

Thème

Tactics
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Xavi: using width in a 6v6 with 4 support players

Xavi: using width in a 6v6 with 4 support players

U16 U17 U18 U19 U20 Seniors

Used by Xavi at FC Barcelona, this drill will help your players work on using width and how to effectively take advantage of a num...

Durée de l'exercice

Durée

20 min
Nombre de joueurs

Joueurs

16-20
Thème de l'exercice

Thème

Small-sided games
Attacking transition of J. Klopp with quick attacks in 6v6

Attacking transition of J. Klopp with quick attacks in 6v6

U16 U17 U18 U19 U20 Seniors

Used by J. Klopp at Borussia Dortmund, this drill is ideal for working on the defensive-to-attacking transition, emphasizing the s...

Durée de l'exercice

Durée

20 min
Nombre de joueurs

Joueurs

15-20
Thème de l'exercice

Thème

Tactics
Attacking transition of José Mourinho with quick attacks in 5v3

Attacking transition of José Mourinho with quick attacks in 5v3

U16 U17 U18 U19 U20 Seniors

Used by José Mourinho, this exercise will allow you to set up game situations where the speed of the defensive-attacking transitio...

Durée de l'exercice

Durée

15 min
Nombre de joueurs

Joueurs

14-18
Thème de l'exercice

Thème

Small-sided games
Jurgen Klopp's possession play with use of the weak side

Jurgen Klopp's possession play with use of the weak side

U18 U19 U20 Seniors

This exercise, inspired by a training session of Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool, will allow you to work on the switch of play from the ...

Durée de l'exercice

Durée

25 min
Nombre de joueurs

Joueurs

14-18
Thème de l'exercice

Thème

Tactics
11v11 opposition with 2v1 scenarios on the wings

11v11 opposition with 2v1 scenarios on the wings

U18 U19 U20 Seniors

Exercise used by the Spanish national team, it will help your players get accustomed to using width while presenting them with a s...

Durée de l'exercice

Durée

20 min
Nombre de joueurs

Joueurs

20-22
Thème de l'exercice

Thème

Tactics
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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

U16 U17 U18 U19 U20 Seniors

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
Build-up Play and Through Ball in Jurgen Klopp's 4-3-3

Build-up Play and Through Ball in Jurgen Klopp's 4-3-3

U14 U15 U16 U17

Exercise inspired by a training session of Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool, it will allow your players to work on their positioning in a...

Durée de l'exercice

Durée

20 min
Nombre de joueurs

Joueurs

18-22
Thème de l'exercice

Thème

Tactics
Possession play and defensive-attacking transition with players providing support

Possession play and defensive-attacking transition with players providing support

U17 U18 U19 U20 Seniors

Small-sided game with a focus on possession work and an attacking transition, which forms the core of this exercise. Note that sev...

Durée de l'exercice

Durée

20 min
Nombre de joueurs

Joueurs

20-22
Thème de l'exercice

Thème

Small-sided games
Continuous fast attacks with a 5v3 in 2 zones

Continuous fast attacks with a 5v3 in 2 zones

U14 U15 U16 U17

This drill will help improve your players' speed in exploiting a numerical advantage during a counterattack. Highly appreciated by...

Durée de l'exercice

Durée

15 min
Nombre de joueurs

Joueurs

10-14
Thème de l'exercice

Thème

Tactics
Offensive combinations in 3v2 with defensive recovery

Offensive combinations in 3v2 with defensive recovery

U12 U13 U14 U15 U16

Very dynamic exercise to implement in training, which will allow your players to work on different situations in 3v2 then 3v3 with...

Durée de l'exercice

Durée

15 min
Nombre de joueurs

Joueurs

9-18
Thème de l'exercice

Thème

Tactics
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Defensive recovery activity in 2v2

Defensive recovery activity in 2v2

U7 U8 U9 U10 U11

To be used in soccer school, and particularly with younger players, this drill will help work on 2v2 duels with a temporary numeri...

Durée de l'exercice

Durée

15 min
Nombre de joueurs

Joueurs

8-20
Thème de l'exercice

Thème

Tactics
J. Klopp: Quick attacks with work on defensive-attacking transitions

J. Klopp: Quick attacks with work on defensive-attacking transitions

U17 U18 U19 U20 Seniors

Used by Jurgen Klopp during his time at Borussia Dortmund, this drill is perfect for working on quick attacks against a disorganiz...

Durée de l'exercice

Durée

20 min
Nombre de joueurs

Joueurs

12-16
Thème de l'exercice

Thème

Tactics
Exploiting the Weak Side with this 8v4 by Marcelo Bielsa

Exploiting the Weak Side with this 8v4 by Marcelo Bielsa

U16 U17 U18 U19 U20 Seniors

Very useful for managing a numerical advantage during a switch of play, this exercise used by Marcelo Bielsa should appeal to your...

Durée de l'exercice

Durée

20 min
Nombre de joueurs

Joueurs

12-18
Thème de l'exercice

Thème

Tactics
4v3 back to goal with build-up play for the defenders

4v3 back to goal with build-up play for the defenders

U10 U11 U12 U13

Ideal exercise for a soccer school, it will allow your players to work on playing with their back to the goal as well as build-up ...

Durée de l'exercice

Durée

15 min
Nombre de joueurs

Joueurs

8-16
Thème de l'exercice

Thème

Tactics
Decision Making and Shooting in 2v1 (+1) with Defensive Recovery

Decision Making and Shooting in 2v1 (+1) with Defensive Recovery

U14 U15 U16 U17

Simple exercise to set up, but it allows you to work on many aspects, from decision-making to shooting, including the trajectory o...

Durée de l'exercice

Durée

15 min
Nombre de joueurs

Joueurs

10-20
Thème de l'exercice

Thème

Technique
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2v1 with shooting and defender tracking back

2v1 with shooting and defender tracking back

U14 U15 U16 U17

Thanks to this 2v1 exercise with various progressions, you will be able to train your defenders with their backs to the goal, prog...

Durée de l'exercice

Durée

15 min
Nombre de joueurs

Joueurs

8-20
Thème de l'exercice

Thème

Technique
Preventing the build-up play: high press and shooting in 2v1

Preventing the build-up play: high press and shooting in 2v1

U12 U13 U14 U15

Thanks to a high press and shooting in 2v1 situations, this drill is ideal for blocking the opponent's build-up play. Make sure to...

Durée de l'exercice

Durée

12 min
Nombre de joueurs

Joueurs

10-16
Thème de l'exercice

Thème

Tactics
Decision Making and Reaction Time with Shooting in 2v1

Decision Making and Reaction Time with Shooting in 2v1

U17 U18 U19 U20 Seniors

On the agenda for this exercise: shooting, decision-making, and reaction time. An exercise that players generally enjoy a lot....

Durée de l'exercice

Durée

15 min
Nombre de joueurs

Joueurs

6-18
Thème de l'exercice

Thème

Technique
6v4 Possession Game with Attacking-Defensive Transition

6v4 Possession Game with Attacking-Defensive Transition

U14 U15 U16 U17

Exercise combining a 6v4 possession drill with transitions in various phases of attacking-defensive and defensive-attacking play. ...

Durée de l'exercice

Durée

20 min
Nombre de joueurs

Joueurs

16-20
Thème de l'exercice

Thème

Tactics
Dynamic possession game in 4v2 with 2 balls

Dynamic possession game in 4v2 with 2 balls

U14 U15 U16 U17

Very dynamic exercise that will allow your players to work on positioning and movement in a small space in a 4v2. A specific featu...

Durée de l'exercice

Durée

20 min
Nombre de joueurs

Joueurs

12-16
Thème de l'exercice

Thème

Small-sided games
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Quick Attacks Against a Team Defending in a Low Block (5v5)

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

U17 U18 U19 U20 Seniors

Inspired by an exercise used by the Spanish national team, this 5v5 small-sided game with support will allow you to work on severa...

Durée de l'exercice

Durée

18 min
Nombre de joueurs

Joueurs

14-20
Thème de l'exercice

Thème

Small-sided games
Offensive Combinations and Numerical Advantage in 2v1

Offensive Combinations and Numerical Advantage in 2v1

U14 U15 U16 U17

In this comprehensive drill, you will enable your players to work on several phases of play during a numerical advantage in 2v1 an...

Durée de l'exercice

Durée

20 min
Nombre de joueurs

Joueurs

8-18
Thème de l'exercice

Thème

Tactics
4v4 Possession Game with Central Square

4v4 Possession Game with Central Square

U10 U11 U12 U13

Ideal exercise for youth soccer with a small-sided 4v4 game, a central neutral player, and a variation with 2 mini-goals to offer ...

Durée de l'exercice

Durée

15 min
Nombre de joueurs

Joueurs

9-18
Thème de l'exercice

Thème

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

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

U17 U18 U19 U20 Seniors

With a clear objective, the contribution of several supports during quick attacks, this exercise used by Luis Enrique at FC Barcel...

Durée de l'exercice

Durée

20 min
Nombre de joueurs

Joueurs

11-18
Thème de l'exercice

Thème

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

Defensive transition on 4 zones by Jurgen Klopp (9vs5)

U17 U18 U19 U20 Seniors

Great exercise in 9v5 to train your players on build-up play under pressure and reaction time to losing possession, while studying...

Durée de l'exercice

Durée

20 min
Nombre de joueurs

Joueurs

14-18
Thème de l'exercice

Thème

Tactics
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Exploiting a Numerical Advantage with 3v2 Duels

Exploiting a Numerical Advantage with 3v2 Duels

U17 U18 U19 U20 Seniors

Taken from a session with AS Roma, this drill allows you to work on the numerical advantage in a small area dynamically with 3v2 d...

Durée de l'exercice

Durée

18 min
Nombre de joueurs

Joueurs

16-20
Thème de l'exercice

Thème

Tactics
Pressing then possession play in 3 zones by D. Simeone

Pressing then possession play in 3 zones by D. Simeone

U17 U18 U19 U20 Seniors

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
Double 2v1 following a passing sequence (variation)

Double 2v1 following a passing sequence (variation)

U12 U13 U14 U15 U16 U17

Creative exercise allowing you to work on attacking-defensive transitions with a double 2v1 and a combination of passes. Use the s...

Durée de l'exercice

Durée

15 min
Nombre de joueurs

Joueurs

8-20
Thème de l'exercice

Thème

Small-sided games
Combination and shooting in front of the goal followed by a 2v2

Combination and shooting in front of the goal followed by a 2v2

U12 U13 U14 U15 U16 U17

Exercise to work on attacking combinations and the final action in front of the goal. The sequence ends with a 2v2 duel, progressi...

Durée de l'exercice

Durée

15 min
Nombre de joueurs

Joueurs

12-18
Thème de l'exercice

Thème

Technique
Goalkeeper build-up into 1v2 duels with defensive recovery

Goalkeeper build-up into 1v2 duels with defensive recovery

U17 U18 U19 U20 Seniors

This highly dynamic drill starts with a goalkeeper's distribution followed by a series of 1v2 duels with a defender in pursuit, po...

Durée de l'exercice

Durée

15 min
Nombre de joueurs

Joueurs

8-20
Thème de l'exercice

Thème

Technique
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Small group possession in 4 zones

Small group possession in 4 zones

U17 U18 U19 U20 Seniors

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
Direct play with a double 4v1 and a central zone

Direct play with a double 4v1 and a central zone

U17 U18 U19 U20 Seniors

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

20 min
Nombre de joueurs

Joueurs

12-18
Thème de l'exercice

Thème

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

1v1s on small goals with a defender chasing

U15 U16 U17 U18 U19 U20 Seniors

On the agenda: 1v1 duels followed by 2v1 with a defender in pursuit. Quick decision-making will be crucial!...

Durée de l'exercice

Durée

15 min
Nombre de joueurs

Joueurs

12-24
Thème de l'exercice

Thème

Technique
4v2 Possession Game with River Crossing

4v2 Possession Game with River Crossing

U14 U15 U16 U17

Classic possession game in 4v2 with a central river and quick attacking-defensive transitions....

Durée de l'exercice

Durée

20 min
Nombre de joueurs

Joueurs

12-15
Thème de l'exercice

Thème

Small-sided games
Rondo in 4v2 and pressing with a numerical disadvantage

Rondo in 4v2 and pressing with a numerical disadvantage

U10 U11 U12 U13 U14

4v2 possession drill with pressing and zone changes. You can develop the exercise with small goals and by limiting touches on the ...

Durée de l'exercice

Durée

20 min
Nombre de joueurs

Joueurs

8-24
Thème de l'exercice

Thème

Small-sided games
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3v3 with 4 supports and a central player

3v3 with 4 supports and a central player

U17 U18 U19 U20 Seniors

This 3v3 small-sided game with 4 corner support players will help you work on combinations in tight spaces. Remember to regularly ...

Durée de l'exercice

Durée

15 min
Nombre de joueurs

Joueurs

10-20
Thème de l'exercice

Thème

Small-sided games
Possession play and progressive switches of play

Possession play and progressive switches of play

U14 U15 U16 U17 U18 U19 U20 Seniors

This small-sided game with a numerical advantage and progression from zone to zone is ideal for youth teams and will help improve ...

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

U17 U18 U19 U20 Seniors

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
Double 2v1 following a passing combination

Double 2v1 following a passing combination

U14 U15 U16 U17

Intense and very interesting 2v1 exercise to work on offensive combinations. Consider offering progressions during the drill....

Durée de l'exercice

Durée

15 min
Nombre de joueurs

Joueurs

8-20
Thème de l'exercice

Thème

Technique
Tic-Tac-Toe possession game with overload

Tic-Tac-Toe possession game with overload

U9 U10 U11 U12 U13

A very fun game that combines problem-solving, decision-making, and attacking-defensive transitions. Highly appreciated by players...

Durée de l'exercice

Durée

20 min
Nombre de joueurs

Joueurs

10-20
Thème de l'exercice

Thème

Small-sided games
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Small-sided game in numerical disadvantage

Small-sided game in numerical disadvantage

U12 U13 U14 U15 U16 U17

Small-sided game ideal for your players to work on transitions in numerical advantage/disadvantage and implement your guidance ind...

Durée de l'exercice

Durée

15 min
Nombre de joueurs

Joueurs

12-24
Thème de l'exercice

Thème

Small-sided games
Tracking back in 1v1 situations with variations by Jurgen Klopp

Tracking back in 1v1 situations with variations by Jurgen Klopp

U17 U18 U19 Seniors

Used in Dortmund, this drill, which allows for numerous variations, will require your players to work on defensive recovery in an ...

Durée de l'exercice

Durée

20 min
Nombre de joueurs

Joueurs

6-20
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

U17 U18 U19 U20 Seniors

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 U16 U17 U18 U19 U20 Seniors

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
Offensive Combinations in 2v1 on Opposite Goals

Offensive Combinations in 2v1 on Opposite Goals

U12 U13 U14 U15 U16

This high-intensity drill will allow your players to work on attacking sequences while emphasizing the importance of decision-maki...

Durée de l'exercice

Durée

15 min
Nombre de joueurs

Joueurs

8-24
Thème de l'exercice

Thème

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

5v5 attacking game with 4 support players in tight spaces

U17 U18 U19 U20 Seniors

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

Durée de l'exercice

Durée

20 min
Nombre de joueurs

Joueurs

14-18
Thème de l'exercice

Thème

Tactics
Possession game in 4v4 followed by a 2v1 counterattack

Possession game in 4v4 followed by a 2v1 counterattack

U16 U17 U18 U19 U20 Seniors

This exercise is ideal for working on counterattacks in match situations. You can implement different variations to add rhythm to ...

Durée de l'exercice

Durée

20 min
Nombre de joueurs

Joueurs

12-18
Thème de l'exercice

Thème

Small-sided games
Sequence of small-sided games in 1v1, 2v1, 2v2, then 3v2

Sequence of small-sided games in 1v1, 2v1, 2v2, then 3v2

U12 U13 U14 U15 U16 U17

High-energy small-sided game with lots of changes in pace, this drill is perfect for working on attacking and defensive transition...

Durée de l'exercice

Durée

15 min
Nombre de joueurs

Joueurs

8-24
Thème de l'exercice

Thème

Small-sided games
Possession and quick counterattacks in a 3v2 followed by a 2v1

Possession and quick counterattacks in a 3v2 followed by a 2v1

U14 U15 U16 U17

Numerous variations are possible for this counterattack exercise. Your players will work on reactivity, movement, and concentratio...

Durée de l'exercice

Durée

15 min
Nombre de joueurs

Joueurs

8-24
Thème de l'exercice

Thème

Small-sided games
Creating a numerical advantage in a possession game across 3 zones

Creating a numerical advantage in a possession game across 3 zones

U17 U18 U19 U20 Seniors

Used by Guardiola at FC Barcelona (B team) in 2008, this possession exercise with a numerical advantage is perfect for training yo...

Durée de l'exercice

Durée

25 min
Nombre de joueurs

Joueurs

15-21
Thème de l'exercice

Thème

Tactics
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Offensive combination with short passing game, overlap, and shooting

Offensive combination with short passing game, overlap, and shooting

U17 U18 U19 U20 Seniors

Mix of quick offensive combination play, overlap, and shooting, this exercise used by Unai Emery at Arsenal in 2018 is ideal and c...

Durée de l'exercice

Durée

20 min
Nombre de joueurs

Joueurs

12-21
Thème de l'exercice

Thème

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

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

U17 U18 U19 U20 Seniors

The "Juego de Posicion" popularized by Pep Guardiola is an important element of this game, ideal for a large number of players. Po...

Durée de l'exercice

Durée

20 min
Nombre de joueurs

Joueurs

20-22
Thème de l'exercice

Thème

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

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

U17 U18 U19 U20 Seniors

Possession, forward passes, layoff, and shooting on a full-size goal. This is a variation of a passing drill that brings together ...

Durée de l'exercice

Durée

15 min
Nombre de joueurs

Joueurs

6-18
Thème de l'exercice

Thème

Technique
3v1 Exchange, layoff and shooting on small goal

3v1 Exchange, layoff and shooting on small goal

U17 U18 U19 U20 Seniors

Possession, forward passes, layoff, and shooting on a small goal. All the elements are in place to offer a quality drill to your p...

Durée de l'exercice

Durée

20 min
Nombre de joueurs

Joueurs

8-24
Thème de l'exercice

Thème

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

Warm-up: Possession with numerical advantage and defensive pressing

U17 U18 U19 U20 Seniors

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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Quick attacks by unbalancing the defense

Quick attacks by unbalancing the defense

U18 U19 U20 Seniors

By disrupting the defense and creating opportunities for quick counterattacks, this drill trains your players in rapid attacks and...

Durée de l'exercice

Durée

20 min
Nombre de joueurs

Joueurs

12-18
Thème de l'exercice

Thème

Tactics
Warm-up: working on play with support

Warm-up: working on play with support

U16 U17 U18 U19 U20 Seniors

By providing the opportunity to play with support, this 6v6 warm-up exercise allows your players to work on ball retention and qui...

Durée de l'exercice

Durée

20 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

U16 U17 U18 U19 U20 Seniors

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
6v3 Game: Playing between the lines and reactive movement

6v3 Game: Playing between the lines and reactive movement

U17 U18 U19 U20 Seniors

Through a 6v3 warm-up exercise, your players practice continuous off-the-ball movement. They also improve their game management an...

Durée de l'exercice

Durée

18 min
Nombre de joueurs

Joueurs

9-12
Thème de l'exercice

Thème

Warm-up
Build-up and transition in 5v3

Build-up and transition in 5v3

U17 U18 U19 U20 Seniors

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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Defending with a Numerical Disadvantage

Defending with a Numerical Disadvantage

U17 U18 U19 U20 Seniors

Excellent exercise to learn how to defend when outnumbered, where it is common for one or two defenders to find themselves at a nu...

Durée de l'exercice

Durée

12 min
Nombre de joueurs

Joueurs

10-14
Thème de l'exercice

Thème

Tactics
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