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Access more drillsCollective replacement and management of offensive and defensive space
Through this exercise, your players work on collective repositioning, closing down space, and defensive build-up play, as well as finding the available teammate and creating an overload in attack.
On a half-field, set up 2 small goals with cones on each side of the center circle. Place 5 attackers and 4 defenders with a goalkeeper.
The attackers must try to score in the large goal and the defenders in the small goals. The defenders must make at least 3 passes before they can score. The attackers must play quickly, with a maximum of 2 touches.
The attackers must try to score in the large goal and the defenders in the small goals. The defenders must make at least 3 passes before they can score. The attackers must play quickly, with a maximum of 2 touches.
Change players every 3 minutes.
Explain clearly to the defense the defensive transition when losing the ball: the defender closest to the ball will press the attacker while the others track back into their zone or mark one of the attackers.
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Defensive recovery activity in 2v2
15 min
8-20 joueurs
Tactical
U11
To be used in soccer school, and particularly with younger players, this drill will help work on 2v2 duels with a temporary numerical advantage....
4v3 back to goal with build-up play for the defenders
15 min
8-16 joueurs
Tactical
U11
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 play in a 4v3 setup that is quite simple to implement....
Occupying space with a 2v1 rondo in 3 zones
15 min
9-18 joueurs
Tactical
U11
A very simple exercise to set up that will allow your players to work on their spatial awareness in a possession game with a 2v1 in two zones....
2v2 Work and Basic Tactical Principles (variation)
15 min
12-18 joueurs
Tactical
U11
Perfect exercise for your players to work on 2v2 situations and fundamental tactical principles: to draw a defender, support, and off-the-ball runs for the attackers - closing down the ball carrier and defensive cover for the defenders....
Protecting a Defensive Zone
15 min
8-12 joueurs
Tactical
U11
By placing your players in 1v1 situations within a defined space, the defenders work on defensive cover while the attackers practice dribbling....
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Collective replacement and management of offensive and defensive space
20 min
10-12 joueurs
Tactical
U11
Through this exercise, your players work on collective repositioning, closing down space, and defensive build-up play, as well as finding the available teammate and creating an overload in attack....
Collective ball retention through the short passing game
20 min
8-10 joueurs
Tactical
U11
By working on collective ball retention using short passing game, your players get used to moving the ball and building up play calmly....
Half-field play: keep your head up and gather information
20 min
12-14 joueurs
Tactical
U11
By requiring play in a confined space, this drill forces your players to lift their heads and look further to find the available teammate....
4v4 Numerical Equality Game and Shooting Situation
20 min
10-12 joueurs
Tactical
U11
By creating game conditions in a limited space, leading to an off-the-ball run and a shooting opportunity, you allow your players to work on both offensive and defensive actions in an even-numbered situation....
Free Play: Positioning and Space Occupation
20 min
12-14 joueurs
Tactical
U11
Free play on half-field to put players in match situations: allows for working on positioning, movement, and emphasizes the importance of keeping your head up....
The double circle: working on spaces (attack/defense)
12 min
10-14 joueurs
Tactical
U11
Ideal exercise to train your players to reduce spaces to prevent the through ball (defensively) and create spaces to facilitate ball movement (offensively)....
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