20 min
10-20 players
Tactical

Offensive combination work between the lines of Pep Guardiola

This drill, used during a training session at Manchester City, is ideal for working on a specific offensive combination with playing between the lines through a passing circuit.

Description

Place 2 cones approximately 20m from the midfield line, as well as 2 squares about 5m on each side located between the lines, to divide the half-field in two. Finally, place 2 cones at the touchlines, on each side of the field (see diagram). Then arrange 4 mannequins (or constri-foot) to represen...

Offensive combination work between the lines of Pep Guardiola

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