Building up play under pressure with short passing game

Session focused on build-up play on the ground against a high press. Work on orientation, close support, and constant movement.

Drill #1

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 #2

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....

Drill #3

Working on build-up play with Marcelo Bielsa against 2 forwards

Drill #4

Breaking the lines: warm-up with passing circuit

Warm-up exercise used at Manchester United, this circuit will allow you to prepare your players in good conditions during a session focused on the importance of passing....

Session Objectives & Focus Areas

Passes Defensive recovery / Tracking back Circuit Attacking transition Defensive transition Pressing Build-up play Scanning Gaps Using width Transition

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