15 min
9-27 players
Small-sided games
Luis de la Fuente's 3-Team Possession Game in Trios with Neutral Players and Mini-Goals
A high-intensity possession drill inspired by the Spanish national team's preparation under Luis de la Fuente, ideal for working on quick ball circulation, exploiting numerical overloads, and collective pressing.
Description
Mark out a zone adapted to your squad size, surrounded by 4 mini-goals on each side. Form 3 trios identified by bib color. Designate 3 neutral players split as follows: 1 interior neutral who plays inside the zone with the team in possession, and 2 exterior neutrals positioned on the edges of the...
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