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Access more drillsRafael Benitez Passing Circuit with give and go, opening, and direct play
Passing circuit with numerous possible combinations, this drill is ideal for technical work during a warm-up.
Mark out a zone of about 25x30m then place 4 mannequins (or poles) on each side. Then place a cone about 1 meter from each mannequin and place 4 players per cone (see animation).
The circuit will proceed as follows:
- The first 2 players located opposite (A and C) will start with a one-two pass with the player on their left (B and D).
- After performing a one-two pass, they will control in the direction of play and make a long pass to the 2nd player opposite (A’ and C’).
- The latter will then control with one touch behind the mannequin and continue the passing sequence in the same manner.
- After their turn, the players move from one cone to another: A to B, B to C, C to D, and D to A.
This passing circuit was frequently used by Rafael Benitez during his training sessions in Naples.
Progression
You can offer your players a variation as a progression, with the same setup, but a different path:
- The first 2 players located opposite (A and C) will start with a one-two pass with the player on their left (B and D).
- After performing a one-two pass, they will control in the direction of play and make a long pass to the 2nd player opposite (A’ and C’).
- This time, the players opposite will perform a one-two pass with the 2nd player (see animation) who will then layoff to them in stride (behind the mannequin).
- After their turn, the players move from one cone to another: A to B, B to C, C to D, and D to A.
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