15 min
7-21 players
Tactical
Ancelotti's Triangle Build-up with Holding Midfielder Under Pressure
An offensive build-up exercise inspired by Carlo Ancelotti's sessions with the Brazilian national team, ideal for working on build-up play under pressure, triangle combinations around the holding midfielder, and quick decision-making in congested zones.
Description
Set up your players this way: a left center back (A) with a ball supply, a holding midfielder (B) in a central position, a right center back (C) on the opposite side, a midfielder (D) in a wide position, a central midfielder (E) in the central zone delimited by poles, and a striker (F) in a high ...
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