18 min
4-20 players
Tactical
Finding the free player in a 3v1 situation by Marcelo Bielsa
Inspired by an exercise used by Marcelo Bielsa, this drill will allow you to take advantage of a 3v1 situation in the wide areas.
Description
Define two zones of approximately 20x40m then divide each zone into 2 equal zones of 20x20m (see animation). Next, place a mini goal on the opposite widths of each zone, and set up 3 cones as indicated on the diagram. Finally, place a player at each cone as well as a defender in each zone, and po...
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