15 min
12-24 players
Small-sided games

Ralf Rangnick's Possession Game to Work on Transitions

A relatively simple possession drill to set up, but with certain constraints that will allow your players to work on transition play and counter-pressing, initiated by Ralf Rangnick.

Description

Mark out a restricted area of 10x30m, then form 3 teams of 4 players. Next, place 2 teams within the rectangle and the last team around the space as support (thus 4 players in support).

The possession game starts within the rectangle, and the goal of the team in possession is to combine in order...

Ralf Rangnick's Possession Game to Work on Transitions

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

We recommend...

Small-sided game in 4v4 with 4 players providing support in the defensive third

Small-sided game in 4v4 with 4 players providing support in the defensive third

15 min
12-24 joueurs
Small-sided games
U14 - U17
Exercise with 3 teams of 4 to work on managing danger in the final third, effectively closing down shooting and crossing angles, and defensive cohesion around the goalkeeper....
Attacking transition of José Mourinho with quick attacks in 5v3

Attacking transition of José Mourinho with quick attacks in 5v3

15 min
14-18 joueurs
Small-sided games
U16 - Seniors
Used by José Mourinho, this exercise will allow you to set up game situations where the speed of the defensive-attacking transition is crucial, in order to take advantage of a numerical advantage....
Playing between the lines and quick transitions by Luis Enrique in 6v6

Playing between the lines and quick transitions by Luis Enrique in 6v6

20 min
11-15 joueurs
Small-sided games
U17 - Seniors
Excellent exercise proposed by Luis Enrique during his time at AS Roma, with this 6v6 small-sided game on 3 mini goals, which allows for addressing different themes such as the use of width or playing between the lines....
3-Team Possession Game (6v6 + 3 neutral players)

3-Team Possession Game (6v6 + 3 neutral players)

20 min
15-19 joueurs
Small-sided games
U14 - U19
This exercise involves a 6v6 match with 3 attacking jokers on a reduced field. It's ideal for working on movement and decision-making under opponent pressure....
Small-sided game in 7v7 + 2 floaters and wide players

Small-sided game in 7v7 + 2 floaters and wide players

20 min
18-22 joueurs
Small-sided games
U17 - Seniors
Small-sided game on a half field, which will allow you to finish a training session in the best possible way: with a complete and intense exercise....

A growing library of 600+ drills

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