20 min
10-20 players
Tactical
Working on build-up play with Marcelo Bielsa against 2 forwards
Suggested by Marcelo Bielsa to his players, this drill is ideal for working on build-up play against 2 attackers, particularly focusing on build-up play.
Description
Set up a line about 20m from the halfway line, then place 8 mannequins (or constri-foot) as shown in the diagram, to represent an attack with 2 players. Arrange your cones to create a 4-4 play pattern (see diagram) and then place 1 to 2 players at each cone.
The exercise will proceed as follows:...
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