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This 3v3 small-sided game with 4 corner support players will help you work on combinations in tight spaces. Remember to regularly rotate the support players.
- The 3-player teams must keep the ball as long as possible but only score a point when the central player touches the ball.
- The corner players serve as support for the team in the offensive position.
- The corner players as well as the support players are only allowed one touch of the ball.
Remember to adjust the number of zones based on the number of players present at practice. If you have a group of 20 players, for example, you can create 2 zones and perform the exercise simultaneously in each zone.
Our drills on the support theme
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 ...
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Small-sided game in 3v3 with neutral side supports and quick shooting
U14 U15 U16 U17 U18 U19 U20 Seniors
3v3 game with goalkeepers and two wide supports to create link-ups on the flanks and find a situation for a give-and-go or a cross...
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Shooting and using support during the build-up play
U14 U15 U16 U17
Very dynamic drill where the player must serve a winger on the run to initiate the counterattack....
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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...
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3v3 Opposition with Goalkeepers and Neutral Support Players
U18 U19 U20 Seniors
3v3 play on a half-field with two central neutral supports to execute one-two-three passes and attack the depth after the build-up...
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3v3 with a neutral player and central support – stop-ball and overlaps
U10 U11 U12 U13 U14 U15
3v3 game with a neutral player and two central supports to work on overlaps, the support play, and shooting on a stop-ball....
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Diamond: layoff, switch of play, and through ball
U10 U11 U12 U13 U14 U15
Diamond passing sequence incorporating a short layoff, a one-two pass, a switch of play, and a pass into the run to attack the dep...
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Pass sequence with layoff, support runs, and through ball play
U14 U15 U16 U17
Dynamic layoff-support circuit where players combine quick passes, directional controls, and support runs before attacking the dep...
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4vs4+1: corner-to-corner possession with fixed support players
U10 U11 U12 U13
4v4+1 possession exercise where the team in possession must connect their corner players by making a minimum number of passes in t...
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3v3: shooting with outside support and delayed runs
U17 U18 U19 U20 Seniors
3v3 shooting sequence where players use the wide players as support before attacking the shooting area....
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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....
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1v1 Duels with Shooting and Use of Support
U8 U9 U10 U11
A very simple duel exercise to set up, which allows your players, from a young age, to better understand the opponent's runs while...
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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...
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Transition from one zone to another with positional play in 5v5 (+ 2 central supports)
U18 U19 U20 Seniors
Used by Unai Emery during a training session at Arsenal in 2018, this drill aims to work on positional play through a 5v5 possessi...
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3v3 (+4) with support players and position change
U10 U11 U12 U13
This 3v3 with 4 support players is ideal for working on communication, game awareness, and decision-making. Under pressure in the ...
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Warm-up with neutral support in the channels
U12 U13 U14 U15
8v8 warm-up exercise to work on using width with 2 neutral players in the channels. Ideal for starting a session on the theme of s...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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"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...
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Quick ball movement in 6v6 with deep support
U12 U13 U14 U15 U16 U17
By limiting the number of passes before the shot and providing deep support, your players practice moving the ball quickly to set ...
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Short passing game and direct play with support
U16 U17 U18 U19 U20 Seniors
Ideal exercise for your players to practice the short passing game and direct play, with several phases of possession under strict...
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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...
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3v3 Wing Play with Support
U13 U14 U15 U16
Ideal game situation to force your players to constantly look for the sides, which will allow your wide players to work well durin...
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