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Access more drillsFirst touch in the direction of play and double shooting
Shooting exercise that focuses on the importance of the first touch in the final third. Ideal for working on the attacking aspect against a team that would defend in a low block.
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Support around the attacker to create 2v1 situations
15 min
10-18 joueurs
Technical
U14 - U17
Offensive situation where the attacker plays under pressure and relies on two supports to create a 2v1 and find the best shooting option....
Shooting and using support during the build-up play
10 min
4-16 joueurs
Technical
U14 - U17
Very dynamic drill where the player must serve a winger on the run to initiate the counterattack....
Defensive interventions and quick attacks through the winger
15 min
4-24 joueurs
Technical
U14 - U17
Defensive duel to recover the ball before immediately launching a winger in a counterattack....
Pass sequence with layoff, support runs, and through ball play
10 min
8-16 joueurs
Technical
U14 - U17
Dynamic layoff-support circuit where players combine quick passes, directional controls, and support runs before attacking the depth....
Specific forward training – runs, slalom, and double finishing
15 min
4-16 joueurs
Technical
U14 - U17
Individual drill for a forward with a curved run, directional control, followed by a quick double shooting into two mini-goals....
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The U16 category includes players aged 15-16 years. At this age, you will need to focus your U16 training sessions around different themes, such as athletic development, technical skill, and tactical knowledge.
We advise you to concentrate on the basic aspects when preparing your U16 exercises: movement, control-pass, and game awareness. These will be the foundation for your players for many years to come. Make sure to keep your U16 training sessions engaging, as this will help maintain a motivating pace for your players.
We advise you to concentrate on the basic aspects when preparing your U16 exercises: movement, control-pass, and game awareness. These will be the foundation for your players for many years to come. Make sure to keep your U16 training sessions engaging, as this will help maintain a motivating pace for your players.
Finishing Exercise from 4 Different Angles
15 min
5-20 joueurs
Technical
U15 - Seniors
Highly dynamic finishing exercise aimed at working on quick combinations, movements in the box, and a variety of shots from different angles....
Right foot, left foot passing and directional control work
12 min
5-15 joueurs
Technical
U10 - U17
In this highly dynamic exercise, your players will be able to work on passing in various forms, emphasizing the use of both feet....
Drill: Dribbling and 1v1 Duels with Direct Opponent
15 min
8-24 joueurs
Technical
U14 - U17
Ideal for working on ball control and dribbling under pressure, this circuit will allow your players to express their creativity while working on duels with a direct opponent....
Breaking the lines with passing combinations in 3 drills
15 min
12-24 joueurs
Technical
U14 - U17
This drill used with youth teams at Manchester City is divided into 3 stations, allowing players to work on different passing combinations to develop automatic movements....
Shooting drills with attacking combinations and support player
20 min
8-22 joueurs
Technical
U16 - U19
A very dynamic exercise appreciated by players, it will allow you to work on offensive combinations as well as shooting from different angles: strike, shot, and 2v1....
1v1 Duels with Mini Goals Following a Passing Sequence
15 min
4-20 joueurs
Technical
U14 - U17
1v1 duel drill with many possible variations that will call upon the cognitive qualities of your players....
One-touch offensive combinations with shooting
15 min
8-24 joueurs
Technical
U14 - U17
A very simple exercise to set up, but it allows for numerous variations. You will work on several attacking combinations as well as the timing and precision of passes....
Shooting practice on 3 consecutive phases of play
18 min
10-22 joueurs
Technical
U14 - U17
Finishing workshop with 3 different phases of play that will allow your players to effectively work on various aspects specific to shooting, such as positioning in relation to the ball or their relationship to space....
Offensive combinations with runs behind and double shooting
20 min
8-20 joueurs
Technical
U14 - U17
Used by Unai Emery at Arsenal (2018), this attacking circuit emphasizes timing and speed of execution....
1v1 Duels with a double following a sequence of passes
20 min
12-20 joueurs
Technical
U14 - U17
This very intense drill focuses on 1v1 duels and quick decision-making. Your players should enjoy it!...
Decision Making and Shooting in 2v1 (+1) with Defensive Recovery
15 min
10-20 joueurs
Technical
U14 - U17
Simple exercise to set up, but it allows you to work on many aspects, from decision-making to shooting, including the trajectory of runs....
2v1 with shooting and defender tracking back
15 min
8-20 joueurs
Technical
U14 - U17
Thanks to this 2v1 exercise with various progressions, you will be able to train your defenders with their backs to the goal, progressing to a 2v2 with a defender tracking back....
First touch and shooting within the box
20 min
7-14 joueurs
Technical
U14 - U17
A very dynamic exercise that will allow your players to work on their first touch and shooting in the heart of the penalty area. Numerous progressions are possible....
First touch in the direction of play and double shooting
20 min
8-20 joueurs
Technical
U12 - U16
Shooting exercise that focuses on the importance of the first touch in the final third. Ideal for working on the attacking aspect against a team that would defend in a low block....
Circuit in groups of 3 with duels and shooting work
15 min
6-18 joueurs
Technical
U14 - U17
A highly dynamic drill that will allow your players to work on shooting with 1v1 duels on crosses. Ideal for U14-U15 but can be applied to different age groups (by adjusting the distances)....
Double square: combinations and sequences of short passing game
15 min
8-16 joueurs
Technical
U14 - U17
Numerous possible combinations in this double square drill to work on the fluidity of passes and movements before and after receiving the ball....
Passing circuit on 6 cones with shooting on a full-size goal
15 min
10-20 joueurs
Technical
U14 - U17
Shooting practice following a passing sequence inspired by the famous Tiki Taka used by FC Barcelona. Feel free to use variations to add tempo to the exercise....
Offensive Combinations and Shooting with 4 Players
15 min
8-16 joueurs
Technical
U14 - U17
This drill combining various attacking combinations is ideal for working on shooting from different aspects: shooting at the edge of the box, cut-back cross, etc....
Combination and shooting in front of the goal followed by a 2v2
15 min
12-18 joueurs
Technical
U12 - U17
Exercise to work on attacking combinations and the final action in front of the goal. The sequence ends with a 2v2 duel, progressing to a 3v2 situation with a numerical advantage....
Layoff in one-touch play during a passing sequence
12 min
12-18 joueurs
Technical
U14 - U17
Drill consisting of a double sequence of simultaneous passes to work on one-touch layoffs and movement in tight spaces. Be sure to keep your head up!...
Speed Work and 1v1 Duels
15 min
10-20 joueurs
Technical
U14 - U19
This speed-agility drill with 1v1 duels and shooting on a full-size goal is ideal after a complete warm-up. You can add your personal touch to it....
1v1s on small goals with a defender chasing
15 min
12-24 joueurs
Technical
U15 - Seniors
On the agenda: 1v1 duels followed by 2v1 with a defender in pursuit. Quick decision-making will be crucial!...
Double 2v1 following a passing combination
15 min
8-20 joueurs
Technical
U14 - U17
Intense and very interesting 2v1 exercise to work on offensive combinations. Consider offering progressions during the drill....
Shooting practice with slalom and body feint
15 min
10-22 joueurs
Technical
U14 - U17
Ideal drill for working on shooting with a slalom, a pass into the run, and a body feint. It will allow you to work on strikes in a rhythmic manner, even with a large number of players....
4v1 Rondo with Zone Changes
10 min
6-24 joueurs
Technical
U12 - U17
This rondo across 2 zones involving a total of 6 players is very dynamic and offers a very engaging exercise for your players. Be sure to clearly demonstrate the drill so that the rondo is as smooth as possible....
Shooting under pressure in 4v2 on 4 small goals
15 min
6-24 joueurs
Technical
U15 - Seniors
A small, dynamic drill that will allow your players to work on sequences in tight spaces and under pressure. Many variations are possible!...
Combine in a 2v1 to eliminate the direct opponent
15 min
8-16 joueurs
Technical
U14 - U17
This drill is ideal for working on direct elimination in match situations, while using sideways support and finishing near the edge of the penalty area....
Specific Forwards: Shooting Around the Edge of the Box
18 min
8-18 joueurs
Technical
U16 - Seniors
Shooting drill with numerous variations, this exercise will definitely appeal to your attacking players. Directional controls, shots, quickness: it's all there!...
Passing combination: one-two pass, back pass, and shooting
15 min
8-24 joueurs
Technical
U14 - U17
Ideal for working on passing and movement in a small area, this drill emphasizes quick play. Consider doubling the station if you have a large number of players....
Speed work, one-two pass, dribble, and shooting
20 min
8-18 joueurs
Technical
U16 - Seniors
Another exercise used by Pep Guardiola at Bayern Munich during a public training session, this circuit is ideal for working on agility: reaction time, concentration, and footwork. Your players will not be disappointed!...
Working on playing between the lines with a passing circuit
15 min
8-20 joueurs
Technical
U13 - U17
Ideal technical drill to grasp playing between the lines, it will enable your players to perform a technical circuit while staying constantly engaged in the game....
Defensive cover and tracking back in a three-man defense
14 min
9-18 joueurs
Technical
U16 - Seniors
Excellent technical drill for defenders to work on speed of movement, agility, and coordination. Conducted by Bayern Munich during a training session in 2013....
Dribbling and Shooting in a Speed and Precision Circuit
12 min
8-12 joueurs
Technical
U16 - Seniors
Drill conducted by Manchester City in 2016 during a pre-season training session, it perfectly combines numerous aspects such as athletic work, agility, shooting, and precision of passes....
Short and long passes in a square with combination play
12 min
5-10 joueurs
Technical
U16 - U19
Small drill in the form of short passing combinations and long balls to work on ball play and the technical quality of your players during a possession phase....
One-two pass circuit with speed work
18 min
6-12 joueurs
Technical
U14 - U17
Discover a passing circuit with different combinations that should help your players improve on two aspects: the pure quality of the passes and the movement after making the pass....
Technical Circuit of Passing, Dribbling, and Shooting
18 min
6-12 joueurs
Technical
U14 - U17
Exercise used by Pep Guardiola during a training session at Manchester City, it is ideal for working on different aspects: passing quality, off-the-ball runs to create space, and finally shooting....
One-touch shooting with diagonal run
12 min
8-14 joueurs
Technical
U16 - U19
This mirrored drill allows players to work on one-touch shooting through repetition. It enables your players to use a diagonal run and move behind a teammate to provide an option....
1v1 Duel Facing the Goal
15 min
10-12 joueurs
Technical
U12 - U17
Excellent 1v1 drill allowing your players to practice both the duel as the last defender (defensive) and the duel facing the goal to finish an action (offensive)....
Playing between the lines and following up the action
15 min
4-12 joueurs
Technical
U14 - U17
Through a 1v1 with 2 attackers providing support, your players practice making penetrating passes to the attacker and following the action. The attackers also practice layoffs....
Passing Technique Training
12 min
12-14 joueurs
Technical
U12 - U17
Ideal drill to train your players on execution and technique for making accurate passes....
Short passing game and direct play with support
20 min
12-18 joueurs
Technical
U16 - Seniors
Ideal exercise for your players to practice the short passing game and direct play, with several phases of possession under strict instructions, including a variation that allows your players more freedom....
Defensive play training for the fullback
15 min
8-12 joueurs
Technical
U15 - U19
Ideal exercise for training your fullbacks in defensive play on the wing and the sequence of defensive actions....
Attacker Technique: Combination, Cross, and Shooting
15 min
12-14 joueurs
Technical
U16 - Seniors
Excellent exercise for your forwards to practice quick combinations as well as crossing and shooting accurately....
Crosses and Heading with 2 Side Zones
15 min
14-16 joueurs
Technical
U16 - Seniors
Exercise that trains your players in both crosses and heading, by setting up 2 wide areas reserved for attacking players....
Shot then defensive transition in 1v1
10 min
8-16 joueurs
Technical
U14 - U17
The individual attacking-to-defensive transition is one of the most important aspects of modern soccer, yet it is often overlooked during certain sessions. Here is an exercise that should address this!...
5v5 Shooting Game
20 min
10-14 joueurs
Technical
U13 - U17
Simple but incredibly effective drill to work on shooting. Find the right angle, position yourself, strike, all while simulating match situations....
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- Speed training: sprint variations in a diamond shape
- Dribbling, passing, and diagonal run
U16 Small-sided games soccer drills
- 7v7 Possession Game with 3 Neutral Players and Gate Passes
- Dynamic possession game in 4v2 with 2 balls
- Xavi: using width in a 6v6 with 4 support players