Switch of play, information gathering, and defensive positioning play
By adding a goalkeeper, this drill allows your players to work on switches of play and game awareness before initiating the pass (attack), as well as positional play in defense.
Durée
Joueurs
Thème
Description
On a half-field, using cones, set up 6 small goals: 1 in the penalty area, 1 on each side of the penalty area, and 3 others facing the first ones 30 meters further. Form 2 teams of 6 players including 1 goalkeeper per team. This goalkeeper actually plays the role of the last defender, so he parti...
Drill reserved for members.
Access 500+ drills with diagrams inspired by pro coaches to prepare your training sessions, with new drills every week.
We recommend...
Zonal Defense in 3v3: Marking, Cover, and Balance
U13 U14 U15
3v3 game drill to work on your players' tactical understanding of zonal marking (marking, defensive cover, and balance)....
Durée
Joueurs
Thème
Zonal marking: defensive positioning and team block
U16 U17 U18 U19 U20 Seniors
Excellent exercise to train your players on defensive positioning and the team's zonal defense....
Durée
Joueurs
Thème
Build-up play from the goalkeeper and alternating between short passing game and direct play
U17 U18 U19 U20 Seniors
Exercise focused on goalkeeper work and how players move when their goalkeeper has the ball in hand. The goalkeeper's decision-mak...
Durée
Joueurs
Thème
Defensive recovery activity in 2v2
U7 U8 U9 U10 U11
To be used in soccer school, and particularly with younger players, this drill will help work on 2v2 duels with a temporary numeri...
Durée
Joueurs
Thème
Positional play and movement in 9v7 on 3 goals
U17 U18 U19 U20 Seniors
Used in 2014 by Pep Guardiola during Bayern Munich's summer preparation, this exercise is ideal for training your players in the f...
Durée
Joueurs
Thème