18 min
8-16 players
Tactical
Effectively utilizing the spaces between the lines
This drill is perfect for learning how to exploit spaces between the opposing lines. It was designed to find the free player between the lines and in the space available created by the gap between the defense and the midfield.
Description
You should quickly understand by watching our animation, but here is nonetheless a detailed description of the exercise, highly appreciated by Pep Guardiola during some of his training sessions with Manchester City.
After the long ball from D to A, the receiver passes the ball to B who moves to ...
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