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Playing between the lines

3 weeks
9 sessions
U10 - U13
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Playing between the lines
Sessions per week: 1 2 3

Week 1

#1 Playing between the lines: circulation and exploitation of spaces between the lines 67 min

Week 2

#1 Quick circulation and precise passing under pressure between the lines 61 min

Week 3

#1 Exploiting the wide areas to create offensive overload 65 min

Week 1

#1 Playing between the lines: circulation and exploitation of spaces between the lines 67 min

#2 Exploiting the gaps: ball retention and quick defensive-attacking transitions 70 min

Week 2

#1 Quick circulation and precise passing under pressure between the lines 61 min

#2 Using the flanks and transition to the final third 70 min

Week 3

#1 Development of Cognitive Skills through Information Gathering and Support 67 min

#2 Exploiting the wide areas to create offensive overload 65 min

About this cycle

This cycle focuses on the ability to identify open spaces and play between the lines of the opposition. The work involves seeing the gaps, making oneself available in the areas between midfielders and defenders, and playing forward when an opening arises. The sessions emphasize game awareness, getting open, and ball circulation to move the opposing block. The objective is to teach players to use spaces to create favorable situations.

Cycle objectives

  1. Identify open spaces in the opponent's block.
  2. Play between the lines to advance the play.
  3. Get open intelligently to be playable.
  4. Unbalance the defense through ball circulation.
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