20 min
18-22 players
Tactical

Counter-pressing work by J. Nagelsmann in 10v10 with 4 goals

Used by Julian Nagelsmann at RB Leipzig, this 10v10 exercise with 4 mini-goals will allow you to multiply counter-pressing situations.

Description

On a large field, mark out an area from one penalty area to the other and form 2 teams of 10 players. Then place 4 mini-goals of two different colors in the center of the field (see animation).

The exercise is conducted as follows:
1. The players start in possession of the ball in 10v10 across ...

Counter-pressing work by J. Nagelsmann in 10v10 with 4 goals

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