Build-up play: knowing how to exploit the weak side and playing between the lines

This session focused on build-up play offers a comprehensive workout combining a 6v3 game for playing between the lines, Bielsa-inspired drills to exploit the weak side, and a 3-zone possession exercise promoting quick transitions.

Drill #1

6v3 Game: Playing between the lines and reactive movement

Through a 6v3 warm-up exercise, your players practice continuous off-the-ball movement. They also improve their game management and their movement reaction to position themselves between opposing players....

Drill #2

Exploiting the Weak Side with this 8v4 by Marcelo Bielsa

Very useful for managing a numerical advantage during a switch of play, this exercise used by Marcelo Bielsa should appeal to your players!...

Drill #3

Mr. Bielsa: working on lateral-winger automatisms with a passing circuit

Used by Marcelo Bielsa during a training session, this drill is ideal for working on the chemistry between fullbacks and wingers, in the form of 2 passing circuits without opposition....

Drill #4

Possession game in 3 zones with transitions and numerical disadvantage on the weak side

Three-zone possession exercise to work on reactions to transitions, the disadvantage on the weak side, and movements preparing for a potential loss of possession and counter-pressing....

Session Objectives & Focus Areas

Passes Counter-pressing Dribbling Circuit Pressing Build-up play Using width Overload Counterattack Possession

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