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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).

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Durée de l'exercice

Durée

20 min
Nombre de joueurs

Joueurs

12-16
Thème de l'exercice

Thème

Tactics
Counter-pressing work by J. Nagelsmann in 10v10 with 4 goals

Counter-pressing work by J. Nagelsmann in 10v10 with 4 goals

U17 U18 U19 Seniors

Used by Julian Nagelsmann at RB Leipzig, this 10v10 exercise with 4 mini-goals will allow you to multiply counter-pressing situati...

Durée de l'exercice

Durée

20 min
Nombre de joueurs

Joueurs

18-22
Thème de l'exercice

Thème

Tactics
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Zonal defense with a 3v3 in an expanded area

Zonal defense with a 3v3 in an expanded area

U14 U15 U16 U17

Excellent exercise to work on ball circulation to find a shooting angle. It will allow your players to multiply offensive combinat...

Durée de l'exercice

Durée

15 min
Nombre de joueurs

Joueurs

6-24
Thème de l'exercice

Thème

Tactics
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
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
Combining offensively using a pivot in 5v5

Combining offensively using a pivot in 5v5

U12 U13 U14 U15 U16 U17

Possession exercise that will allow your players to work on offensive combinations using a central player who will act as a pivot....

Durée de l'exercice

Durée

20 min
Nombre de joueurs

Joueurs

10-18
Thème de l'exercice

Thème

Tactics
Compact defense with a back three in a reduced central area

Compact defense with a back three in a reduced central area

U12 U13 U14 U15 U16

Communication among defenders is essential in this highly intense drill, which perfectly combines communication work, positioning,...

Durée de l'exercice

Durée

20 min
Nombre de joueurs

Joueurs

9-18
Thème de l'exercice

Thème

Tactics
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Positional play and movement in 9v7 on 3 goals

Positional play and movement in 9v7 on 3 goals

U17 U18 U19 U20 Seniors

Used in 2014 by Pep Guardiola during Bayern Munich's summer preparation, this exercise is ideal for training your players in the f...

Durée de l'exercice

Durée

20 min
Nombre de joueurs

Joueurs

19-22
Thème de l'exercice

Thème

Tactics
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
2v2 Work and Basic Tactical Principles (variation)

2v2 Work and Basic Tactical Principles (variation)

U10 U11 U12 U13

Perfect exercise for your players to work on 2v2 situations and fundamental tactical principles: to draw a defender, support, and ...

Durée de l'exercice

Durée

15 min
Nombre de joueurs

Joueurs

12-18
Thème de l'exercice

Thème

Tactics
One-touch short passing drill in a diamond formation

One-touch short passing drill in a diamond formation

U16 U17 U18 U19 U20 Seniors

A simple drill to set up but with multiple variations. You will work on passing from different angles. Inspired by Bayern Munich d...

Durée de l'exercice

Durée

15 min
Nombre de joueurs

Joueurs

8-16
Thème de l'exercice

Thème

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

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

U17 U18 U19 U20 Seniors

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
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Aerial duel, second ball, and dynamic play in 5v3

Aerial duel, second ball, and dynamic play in 5v3

U17 U18 U19 U20 Seniors

Game-based exercise that will allow your players to work on recovering the second ball following an aerial duel, while keeping in ...

Durée de l'exercice

Durée

15 min
Nombre de joueurs

Joueurs

14-22
Thème de l'exercice

Thème

Tactics
"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
Possession with 3 teams and quick transition play

Possession with 3 teams and quick transition play

U17 U18 U19 U20 Seniors

An ideal exercise to work on ball possession and quick transitions while adopting the mindset of "Positional Play" and can be perf...

Durée de l'exercice

Durée

15 min
Nombre de joueurs

Joueurs

15-18
Thème de l'exercice

Thème

Tactics
"Juego de Posición" in possession 3v3 + 2 at high intensity

"Juego de Posición" in possession 3v3 + 2 at high intensity

U17 U18 U19 U20 Seniors

A typical game of "Positional Play" popularized by Pep Guardiola, which will allow your players to work on the attacking-defensive...

Durée de l'exercice

Durée

12 min
Nombre de joueurs

Joueurs

8-24
Thème de l'exercice

Thème

Tactics
Effectively utilizing the spaces between the lines

Effectively utilizing the spaces between the lines

U17 U18 U19 Seniors

This drill is perfect for learning how to exploit spaces between the opposing lines. It was designed to find the free player betwe...

Durée de l'exercice

Durée

18 min
Nombre de joueurs

Joueurs

8-16
Thème de l'exercice

Thème

Tactics
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"Positional play" in 4v4 + 3 neutral players

"Positional play" in 4v4 + 3 neutral players

U17 U18 U19 Seniors

Inspired by Pep Guardiola's famous "Juego de Posición," this drill is perfect for working on your players' positioning and their r...

Durée de l'exercice

Durée

20 min
Nombre de joueurs

Joueurs

11-12
Thème de l'exercice

Thème

Tactics
6v6 (+2) possession game with play through the central zone

6v6 (+2) possession game with play through the central zone

U18 U19 Seniors

Ideal exercise for working like teams such as Liverpool or Manchester City. A short passing game followed by a through ball into a...

Durée de l'exercice

Durée

20 min
Nombre de joueurs

Joueurs

12-16
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 U19 U20 Seniors

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
2v2 Work and Basic Tactical Principles

2v2 Work and Basic Tactical Principles

U13 U14 U15 U16 U17

Ideal exercise to train your players on 2v2 and basic tactical principles (to draw a defender, support, and off-the-ball runs for ...

Durée de l'exercice

Durée

15 min
Nombre de joueurs

Joueurs

6-12
Thème de l'exercice

Thème

Tactics
2v2 Drill Starting from a 6v6

2v2 Drill Starting from a 6v6

U14 U15 U16 U17

By requiring your players to only play 2v2 on half the field, this excellent drill allows them to calmly apply basic tactical prin...

Durée de l'exercice

Durée

20 min
Nombre de joueurs

Joueurs

12-14
Thème de l'exercice

Thème

Tactics
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Dribble and immediate follow-up

Dribble and immediate follow-up

U12 U13 U14 U15

Ideal exercise for getting your players to work on their sequence after the dribble. They practice lifting their heads and gatheri...

Durée de l'exercice

Durée

20 min
Nombre de joueurs

Joueurs

14-16
Thème de l'exercice

Thème

Tactics
Playing between the lines and following up the action (2)

Playing between the lines and following up the action (2)

U12 U13 U14 U15 U16 U17

Through a 3v3 exercise with support, your players practice making through balls to the forward and following their pass to continu...

Durée de l'exercice

Durée

15 min
Nombre de joueurs

Joueurs

6-12
Thème de l'exercice

Thème

Tactics
Training on Long Balls and Off-the-ball Movement

Training on Long Balls and Off-the-ball Movement

U12 U13 U14 U15 U16 U17

Long passing drill ideal for training your players to find the right passing angle, improve the accuracy of long balls, and work o...

Durée de l'exercice

Durée

15 min
Nombre de joueurs

Joueurs

8-12
Thème de l'exercice

Thème

Tactics
Zonal Defense in 3v3: Marking, Cover, and Balance

Zonal Defense in 3v3: Marking, Cover, and Balance

U13 U14 U15

3v3 game exercise to work on your players' tactical understanding of zonal marking (marking, defensive cover, and balance)....

Durée de l'exercice

Durée

15 min
Nombre de joueurs

Joueurs

6-12
Thème de l'exercice

Thème

Tactics
Zonal Defense in 6v6: Marking, Cover, and Balance

Zonal Defense in 6v6: Marking, Cover, and Balance

U12 U13 U14 U15 U16 U17

By having the defense work on zonal marking starting from a 6v6, your players improve on various tactical concepts: getting open, ...

Durée de l'exercice

Durée

15 min
Nombre de joueurs

Joueurs

12-14
Thème de l'exercice

Thème

Tactics
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Quick ball movement in 6v6 with deep support

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 ...

Durée de l'exercice

Durée

12 min
Nombre de joueurs

Joueurs

12-18
Thème de l'exercice

Thème

Tactics
Attacking transition: pressing and ball circulation

Attacking transition: pressing and ball circulation

U17 U18 U19 U20 Seniors

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
Attacking transition: recovery and retention

Attacking transition: recovery and retention

U14 U15 U16 U17

Through this defensive-to-attacking transition exercise, your players improve both ball retention/circulation and their game aware...

Durée de l'exercice

Durée

20 min
Nombre de joueurs

Joueurs

12-14
Thème de l'exercice

Thème

Tactics
Collective Defensive Positioning in Zonal Marking

Collective Defensive Positioning in Zonal Marking

U15 U16 U17 U18 U19 U20 Seniors

In a 7v7 on a half-field, you work with your defenders and central midfielders on collective zonal defensive positioning and the q...

Durée de l'exercice

Durée

20 min
Nombre de joueurs

Joueurs

14-16
Thème de l'exercice

Thème

Tactics
Tracking back by forwards and involvement in build-up play

Tracking back by forwards and involvement in build-up play

U17 U18 U19 U20 Seniors

Through this exercise, your forwards practice participating in the collective build-up play and the optimal timing of the off-the-...

Durée de l'exercice

Durée

15 min
Nombre de joueurs

Joueurs

12-14
Thème de l'exercice

Thème

Tactics
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Positioned Attack and Offensive Movements (8v8)

Positioned Attack and Offensive Movements (8v8)

U17 U18 U19 U20 Seniors

Excellent 8v8 game exercise, your players enhance their creativity and ability to identify, based on their position, the most effe...

Durée de l'exercice

Durée

15 min
Nombre de joueurs

Joueurs

12-16
Thème de l'exercice

Thème

Tactics
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
Pressing and Counterattack Work in 8v8

Pressing and Counterattack Work in 8v8

U16 U17 U18 U19 U20 Seniors

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
Defensive Block: Positioning in the Game and Tactical Principles

Defensive Block: Positioning in the Game and Tactical Principles

U16 U17 U18 U19 U20 Seniors

In a 4v4 situation within a confined space and with a defense starting with a 3-second delay, your defenders work on the tactical ...

Durée de l'exercice

Durée

20 min
Nombre de joueurs

Joueurs

13-18
Thème de l'exercice

Thème

Tactics
Zonal marking: defensive positioning and team block

Zonal marking: defensive positioning and team block

U16 U17 U18 U19 U20 Seniors

Excellent exercise to train your players on defensive positioning and the team's zonal defense....

Durée de l'exercice

Durée

8 min
Nombre de joueurs

Joueurs

8-16
Thème de l'exercice

Thème

Tactics
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Build-up play: finding space between the lines

Build-up play: finding space between the lines

U16 U17 U18 U19 U20 Seniors

Starting with a 7v7 on half a field, your players practice finding open space between the opponents and behind them to offer solut...

Durée de l'exercice

Durée

20 min
Nombre de joueurs

Joueurs

12-14
Thème de l'exercice

Thème

Tactics
Building the Attack: Movement and Finding Open Space

Building the Attack: Movement and Finding Open Space

U16 U17 U18 U19 U20 Seniors

Starting from a 7v7 on a half-field, your players practice finding open space between opponents and behind them to offer solutions...

Durée de l'exercice

Durée

20 min
Nombre de joueurs

Joueurs

14-16
Thème de l'exercice

Thème

Tactics
Double 2v2 and Shooting on Full-Size Goal

Double 2v2 and Shooting on Full-Size Goal

U18 U19 U20 Seniors

Through a double 2v2, your players practice defensive recovery (defenders) as well as combinations and shooting (attackers)....

Durée de l'exercice

Durée

25 min
Nombre de joueurs

Joueurs

16-18
Thème de l'exercice

Thème

Tactics
2v2 Situation and Shooting

2v2 Situation and Shooting

U17 U18 U19 U20 Seniors

Ideal exercise for having your players practice shooting from a 2v2 situation....

Durée de l'exercice

Durée

12 min
Nombre de joueurs

Joueurs

12-14
Thème de l'exercice

Thème

Tactics
Positioning and movement to find space between the lines

Positioning and movement to find space between the lines

U17 U18 U19 U20 Seniors

Through the build-up play of a set attack without a shot on goal, your players work on positioning and movement to find open space...

Durée de l'exercice

Durée

20 min
Nombre de joueurs

Joueurs

6-8
Thème de l'exercice

Thème

Tactics
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Positional attack and movements between the lines

Positional attack and movements between the lines

U17 U18 U19 U20 Seniors

By placing cones that should not be touched, this drill is ideal for training your forwards in building a set attack and optimizin...

Durée de l'exercice

Durée

15 min
Nombre de joueurs

Joueurs

6-8
Thème de l'exercice

Thème

Tactics
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
Attacking transition and game awareness

Attacking transition and game awareness

U17 U18 U19 U20 Seniors

By alternating pressing and recovery with ball retention and circulation, your players work on attacking transitions and their gam...

Durée de l'exercice

Durée

15 min
Nombre de joueurs

Joueurs

10-14
Thème de l'exercice

Thème

Tactics
Switch of play and defensive positioning game

Switch of play and defensive positioning game

U17 U18 U19 U20 Seniors

Exercise focusing on training your players on switches of play and positional play in defense. It also allows the coach to emphasi...

Durée de l'exercice

Durée

20 min
Nombre de joueurs

Joueurs

12-14
Thème de l'exercice

Thème

Tactics
Switch of play, information gathering, and defensive positioning play

Switch of play, information gathering, and defensive positioning play

U16 U17 U18 U19

By adding a goalkeeper, this drill allows your players to work on switches of play and game awareness before initiating the pass (...

Durée de l'exercice

Durée

20 min
Nombre de joueurs

Joueurs

12-14
Thème de l'exercice

Thème

Tactics
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Switch of play, possession, and defensive positional play

Switch of play, possession, and defensive positional play

U16 U17 U18 U19

By offering the opportunity to score in multiple goals, this drill allows you to train your players in switches of play, ball rete...

Durée de l'exercice

Durée

20 min
Nombre de joueurs

Joueurs

12-18
Thème de l'exercice

Thème

Tactics
Protecting a Defensive Zone

Protecting a Defensive Zone

U11 U12 U13 U14 U15

By placing your players in 1v1 situations within a defined space, the defenders work on defensive cover while the attackers practi...

Durée de l'exercice

Durée

15 min
Nombre de joueurs

Joueurs

8-12
Thème de l'exercice

Thème

Tactics
Collective replacement and management of offensive and defensive space

Collective replacement and management of offensive and defensive space

U10 U11 U12 U13 U14

Through this exercise, your players work on collective repositioning, closing down space, and defensive build-up play, as well as ...

Durée de l'exercice

Durée

20 min
Nombre de joueurs

Joueurs

10-12
Thème de l'exercice

Thème

Tactics
Collective ball retention through the short passing game

Collective ball retention through the short passing game

U11 U12 U13 U14 U15

By working on collective ball retention using short passing game, your players get used to moving the ball and building up play ca...

Durée de l'exercice

Durée

20 min
Nombre de joueurs

Joueurs

8-10
Thème de l'exercice

Thème

Tactics
Half-field play: keep your head up and gather information

Half-field play: keep your head up and gather information

U10 U11 U12 U13 U14

By requiring play in a confined space, this drill forces your players to lift their heads and look further to find the available t...

Durée de l'exercice

Durée

20 min
Nombre de joueurs

Joueurs

12-14
Thème de l'exercice

Thème

Tactics
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4v4 Numerical Equality Game and Shooting Situation

4v4 Numerical Equality Game and Shooting Situation

U10 U11 U12 U13 U14 U15

By creating game conditions in a limited space, leading to an off-the-ball run and a shooting opportunity, you allow your players ...

Durée de l'exercice

Durée

20 min
Nombre de joueurs

Joueurs

10-12
Thème de l'exercice

Thème

Tactics
Restricted Zone: Using the Flanks in 5v5

Restricted Zone: Using the Flanks in 5v5

U14 U15 U16 U17

Ideal exercise for working on space utilization and playing in the wide areas. A simple constraint that will allow your players to...

Durée de l'exercice

Durée

20 min
Nombre de joueurs

Joueurs

10-14
Thème de l'exercice

Thème

Tactics
3v3 Wing Play with Support

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...

Durée de l'exercice

Durée

20 min
Nombre de joueurs

Joueurs

10-16
Thème de l'exercice

Thème

Tactics
Free Play: Positioning and Space Occupation

Free Play: Positioning and Space Occupation

U10 U11 U12 U13

Free play on half-field to put players in match situations: allows for working on positioning, movement, and emphasizes the import...

Durée de l'exercice

Durée

20 min
Nombre de joueurs

Joueurs

12-14
Thème de l'exercice

Thème

Tactics
The double circle: working on spaces (attack/defense)

The double circle: working on spaces (attack/defense)

U11 U12 U13 U14 U15

Ideal exercise to train your players to reduce spaces to prevent the through ball (defensively) and create spaces to facilitate ba...

Durée de l'exercice

Durée

12 min
Nombre de joueurs

Joueurs

10-14
Thème de l'exercice

Thème

Tactics
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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
Possession game with 3 teams and river

Possession game with 3 teams and river

U17 U18 U19 U20 Seniors

Ideal possession exercise to work on passing speed and game awareness on a defined area. Remind your players of the importance of ...

Durée de l'exercice

Durée

20 min
Nombre de joueurs

Joueurs

12-15
Thème de l'exercice

Thème

Tactics
Midfield Line: Advancing and Defending as a Team

Midfield Line: Advancing and Defending as a Team

U15 U16 U17 U18 U19 U20 Seniors

Ideal for learning to counterattack quickly and advance as a team. The defensive aspect is also present in this exercise, perfect ...

Durée de l'exercice

Durée

20 min
Nombre de joueurs

Joueurs

10-16
Thème de l'exercice

Thème

Tactics
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

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What is Tactics in Soccer?


Soccer is a complex sport that goes beyond just ball control or the physical performance of players. Tactics play a central role and can often make the difference between victory and defeat. 

It involves meticulous planning, collective thinking, and strategic decisions on how to approach a match. Far beyond individual skills, tactics highlight the role of the team as a cohesive unit. 

In this article, we will explore what tactics in soccer are, what their key aspects are, and what tactical exercises can be implemented in training to perfect players' tactical skills.

Soccer tactics refer to the set of plans and strategies put in place by the coach to organize the team's play on the field. It involves determining how the team should position itself, attack, defend, and move based on the opponent's strengths and weaknesses. Tactics directly influence how players interact with each other, how they manage phases of play, and how they respond to unforeseen situations during a match.

Tactics can also be defined as the ability to organize collective movements to achieve a specific goal, such as scoring a goal or preventing the opponent from scoring. It is expressed through formations (like the classic 4-4-2, the 3-5-2, or the 4-3-3), the roles assigned to each player, and the choices in how to approach offensive or defensive phases.

The role of the coach in tactics is crucial. It is the coach who, based on the players' skills, the nature of the opponent, and match conditions, develops a plan to maximize the chances of success. Tactics are not limited to pre-match planning: they can evolve during the match, depending on the score or changes made by the opponent.

What are the Tactical Aspects in Soccer?


Soccer tactics involve several fundamental aspects that influence the course of a match. These aspects concern both collective organization and specific tasks assigned to each player.

Formations
One of the first tactical decisions to make concerns the team's formation. Formations are player positioning patterns on the field. They influence how the team will attack or defend. Some formations are more suited to an offensive strategy, like the 4-3-3, which favors wing attacks, while others, like the 5-3-2, offer increased defensive solidity.

The flexibility of a team to switch from one formation to another depending on the match's progress is also a major tactical aspect. For example, a coach may opt for a switch to a five-player defense if their team is leading and wants to maintain the advantage.

Specific Roles and Positions of Players
Each player occupies a position with specific tasks. A key aspect of tactics is clearly defining each player's roles based on their skills. Defenders, for example, must be able to read the opponent's play, recover the ball, and launch counterattacks. Midfielders are often the links between defense and attack, while forwards are tasked with scoring goals.

Some players have particular responsibilities that go beyond their simple position on the field. For example, a number 10 may be tasked with orchestrating the offensive play by dictating the pace of attacks.

Pressing and the Block
Pressing is a tactical technique consisting of applying constant pressure on opposing players when they have the ball, with the goal of regaining possession as quickly as possible. Teams can adopt different pressing approaches: a high press starting in the opponent's zone, a mid-press, or a low press to lure the opponent and take advantage of counterattacks.

The block, on the other hand, concerns the organization of the team's lines, especially in defensive phases. It can be high, mid, or low, depending on the coach's desire to defend close to the opponent's area or protect the goal. Good block organization limits space for the opponent, making attacks harder to construct.

Offensive and Defensive Transitions
As mentioned above, managing transitions between defensive and offensive phases is a fundamental tactical aspect. When a team loses the ball, it must quickly reorganize to prevent a counterattack (defensive transition). Conversely, when it regains the ball, it must be able to quickly move forward to surprise the opponent (attacking transition).

Managing Set Pieces
Set pieces (corners, free kicks, penalties) are often decisive moments in a match. A team well-prepared tactically in these phases can exploit these situations to score goals or avoid conceding them. Coaches often develop specific schemes for each type of set piece.

What Tactical Soccer Drills to Implement in Training?


To improve your team's game tactics, you need to include specific drills in your training sessions. Here are some tactical drills that help work on the aspects mentioned earlier.

  1. Positional Games: The positional game called Rondo is a classic exercise that helps work on positional play and pressing. In this exercise, a group of players forms a circle or square, while 2 or 3 players stand in the middle. The objective is to circulate the ball quickly without being intercepted. This helps work on one-touch play, game vision, and the ability to move without the ball.
  2. Pressing and Block Drills: A useful drill for working on pressing and defensive organization is small-sided games with pressing instructions. For example, divide the team into two and have one group press high while the other tries to escape the pressure. This workshop helps work on both ball recovery and breaking the press, two crucial aspects in a match.
  3. Transition Drills: Transitions can be worked on with counterattack drills. For example, in a situational game (5 vs 5), when a team recovers the ball, it must quickly move forward to attack a small goal within 10 seconds. This type of workshop helps players react quickly during transitions.
  4. Set Piece Simulations: A good way to prepare your team to manage set pieces is to set up real-condition simulations. For example, during a specific session, the team can work on different types of corners, both offensively and defensively, simulating match pressure. The same goes for free kicks, where each player must know their role.
  5. Small-Sided Games to Work on Game Patterns: Small-sided games (3 vs 3, 5 vs 5, etc.) allow working on tactical patterns and decision-making in a confined space. By limiting the number of players and the playing area, situations are created where tactical choices become crucial to succeed in progressing or defending.

Tactics in Soccer, a Determining Work


Tactics in soccer are thus an essential aspect of the modern game. They allow a team to optimize its strengths, mask its weaknesses, and adapt to unforeseen match situations. 

Mastering the different tactical aspects, formations, roles, transitions, pressing, is indispensable for any team wishing to perform at the highest level. Training, through specific tactical exercises, is the privileged moment to instill these concepts in players and allow them to develop. 

Whether through small-sided games, rondos, or pressing exercises, each tactical workshop contributes to making your team more organized and more efficient.