18 min
14-20 players
Small-sided games

Quick Attacks Against a Team Defending in a Low Block (5v5)

Inspired by an exercise used by the Spanish national team, this 5v5 small-sided game with support will allow you to work on several attacking combinations against a team that defends in a low block.

Description

Mark out an area of approximately 25x30m then place 2 large goals on each side. Then form 2 teams of 6 players including 2 goalkeepers. Place 8 neutral players around the area, they will serve as support.

The exercise is conducted according to the following rules:
• The objective of the team in...

Quick Attacks Against a Team Defending in a Low Block (5v5)

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