20 min
10-20 players
Tactical
Passes between the lines with 2 final third zones in 5v5
Used by R. Benitez during a training session in Naples, this drill will help you work on two essential aspects: finding the gap for the team in possession of the ball, and effectively blocking passing lanes for the defending team.
Description
Mark out a 20x25m area in which you will place 2 zones at each end of about 5 meters (see diagram). Then form 2 teams of 5 players, with one player from each team in a lateral zone. You can also duplicate the exercise depending on the number of players present during your session.
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