20 min
20-22 players
Tactical

11v11 opposition with 2v1 scenarios on the wide areas

Exercise used by the Spanish national team, it will help your players get accustomed to using width while presenting them with a specific situation: a 2v1 on the wide areas.

Description

On a large field, place a second goal about 20 yards from the halfway line. Then divide the playing area into 3 zones, as shown in the diagram. Then form 2 teams of 11 players including a goalkeeper for each team.

The teams will play as follows: 
• the attacking team will play in a 4-3-3
• the d...

11v11 opposition with 2v1 scenarios on the wide areas

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