25 min
20-22 players
Tactical

Exploiting spaces in counterattack in the opponent's half

11v11 game situation to work on the defensive-attacking transition and exploiting spaces in a counterattack. Inspired by an exercise used by Pep Guardiola, this drill is ideal at the end of a session.

Description

On a large field, place 2 large gates using 4 cones at the midfield line. Then place a ball source within the center circle (see animation). Form 2 teams of 11 players, including one blue player in the opposing half (attacker) and 2 yellow players as central defenders. Then place a yellow player ...

Exploiting spaces in counterattack in the opponent's half

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