15 min
10-20 players
Tactical

Mr. Bielsa: working on lateral-winger automatisms with a passing circuit

Used by Marcelo Bielsa during a training session, this drill is ideal for working on the chemistry between fullbacks and wingers, in the form of 2 passing circuits without opposition.

Description

In an area of approximately 30x45m, set up 8 cones and 2 zones of 2x3m, as shown in the diagram. Then place 1 player at each cone, and the rest of the players at the 2 ball sources. Finally, set up mannequins (or constri-foot) in the same positions as in the diagram.

The 1st circuit proceeds as ...

Mr. Bielsa: working on lateral-winger automatisms with a passing circuit

Drill reserved for members.

Access 500+ drills with diagrams inspired by pro coaches to prepare your training sessions, with new drills every week.

Soccer Coach Lab - Registered coaches
9 700+ coaches already registered

We recommend...

Pressing and Gegenpressing: 4vs 2 + 4 in a double grid

Pressing and Gegenpressing: 4vs 2 + 4 in a double grid

20 min
10-14 joueurs
Tactical
U18 - Seniors
The principle is simple: possession in the small central square, then opening up to the large square. In this drill, players learn to quickly transition from defense to attack and from attack to defense. Gegenpressing, or counter-pressing, is an important training objective....
Possession Game by Claudio Ranieri on 4 Mini-Pitches

Possession Game by Claudio Ranieri on 4 Mini-Pitches

20 min
14-18 joueurs
Tactical
U17 - Seniors
Used by Claudio Ranieri during a training session at Leicester, this dynamic drill is perfect for getting your players to work on the defensive-to-attacking transition in the high area of the field....
Zonal defense with a 3v3 in an expanded area

Zonal defense with a 3v3 in an expanded area

15 min
6-24 joueurs
Tactical
U14 - U17
Excellent exercise to work on ball circulation to find a shooting angle. It will allow your players to multiply offensive combinations while having your defenders work on zonal marking....
Quick ball movement in 6v6 with deep support

Quick ball movement in 6v6 with deep support

12 min
12-18 joueurs
Tactical
U12 - U17
By limiting the number of passes before the shot and providing deep support, your players practice moving the ball quickly to set up a teammate for a shot. The limited number of passes also encourages initiative and creativity....
Attacking transition: pressing and ball circulation

Attacking transition: pressing and ball circulation

20 min
12-16 joueurs
Tactical
U17 - Seniors
Through a drill with a single goal in the middle of the field, your players work on defensive-to-attacking transitions: pressing and recovery (defensive), circulation and combination play towards attack (offensive)....

A growing library of 600+ drills

Used by coaches to plan sessions faster, with new drills every week.