12 min
8-10 players
Tactical

Build-up and transition in 5v3

By creating an imbalance with this 5v3, you allow your players to calmly work on the attacking-defensive transition.

Description

On half a field, set up 3 gates about 40m from the goals. Form a team of 5 players and a team of 3 players.

The team of 5 players tries to build up and score in the large goal, while the team of 3 players attempts to win the ball and score in one of the 3 small goals.

During your interventions,...

Build-up and transition in 5v3

Drill reserved for members.

Access 500+ drills with diagrams inspired by pro coaches to prepare your training sessions, with new drills every week.

Soccer Coach Lab - Registered coaches
9 700+ coaches already registered

We recommend...

Offensive Combinations and Numerical Advantage in 2v1

Offensive Combinations and Numerical Advantage in 2v1

20 min
8-18 joueurs
Tactical
U14 - U17
In this comprehensive drill, you will enable your players to work on several phases of play during a numerical advantage in 2v1 and then in 3v2. Many variations are possible....
Positioned Attack and Offensive Movements (8v8)

Positioned Attack and Offensive Movements (8v8)

15 min
12-16 joueurs
Tactical
U17 - Seniors
Excellent 8v8 game exercise, your players enhance their creativity and ability to identify, based on their position, the most effective paths to attack the opponent's goal. This exercise also allows the team to work on offensive movements in line with the required style of play....
Recovery and Switch of Play in an 8v8 on 2 Zones

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

30 min
16-20 joueurs
Tactical
U17 - Seniors
Still based on Positional Play, this exercise allows you to work with your players on quick recovery (gegenpressing) as well as switching play under pressure. A perfect mix!...
M. Bielsa: Build-up play on the strong side with a switch of play to draw a defender and release

M. Bielsa: Build-up play on the strong side with a switch of play to draw a defender and release

15 min
6-18 joueurs
Tactical
U16 - Seniors
Ball circulation sequence working on build-up play under pressure on the strong side, followed by a quick switch of play to the weak side to finish in a mini-goal, inspired by a session proposed by Marcelo Bielsa....
Building the Attack: Movement and Finding Open Space

Building the Attack: Movement and Finding Open Space

20 min
14-16 joueurs
Tactical
U16 - Seniors
Starting from a 7v7 on a half-field, your players practice finding open space between opponents and behind them to offer solutions during the build-up play....

A growing library of 600+ drills

Used by coaches to plan sessions faster, with new drills every week.