15 min
6-18 players
Tactical
M. Bielsa: Build-up play on the strong side with a switch of play to draw a defender and release
Ball circulation sequence working on build-up play under pressure on the strong side, followed by a quick switch of play to the weak side to finish in a mini-goal, inspired by a session proposed by Marcelo Bielsa.
Description
Set up a structure close to half a field with:
• a goalkeeper
• a simulated back line (A, D, and B)
• a midfield link C
• a winger E on the right side
• a winger F on the left side
Exercise procedure:
1. The 1st player (A) plays to the goalkeeper to initiate the build-up play.
2. The latter pla...
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