Build-up play under pressure with varied support

Session focused on building out from the goalkeeper and managing the opponent's press. Objective: coordinate defenders and midfielders to effectively play out by alternating short passing game and direct play.

Drill #1

Goalkeeper build-up into 1v2 duels with defensive recovery

This highly dynamic drill starts with a goalkeeper's distribution followed by a series of 1v2 duels with a defender in pursuit, potentially evolving into a 3v3....

Drill #2

Marcelo Bielsa: working on build-up play against a high press

Excellent double circuit used by Marcelo Bielsa, which is ideal for working on build-up play against a high press....

Drill #3

Preventing the build-up play: high press and shooting in 2v1

Thanks to a high press and shooting in 2v1 situations, this drill is ideal for blocking the opponent's build-up play. Make sure to enforce the instructions well to get the most out of your players....

Drill #4

Build-up play from the goalkeeper and alternating between short passing game and direct play

Exercise focused on goalkeeper work and how players move when their goalkeeper has the ball in hand. The goalkeeper's decision-making is essential to determine whether it is preferable to play short or direct....

Session Objectives & Focus Areas

Shooting Defensive recovery / Tracking back Circuit Attacking transition Defensive transition Pressing Build-up play Duels Using width Overload Transition

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