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

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