Creating and Exploiting Space: Positional Play and Possession Under Pressure

This session focused on positional play allows players to develop their ability to create and exploit spaces by working on information gathering, diamond play, and possession situations when outnumbered.

Drill #1

Information Gathering on a Sequence of Passes in 4v4

Perfect warm-up exercise to work on information gathering before, during, and after the pass. It will require your players to be attentive to their surroundings while emphasizing the technical aspect of passing....

Drill #2

3-Team Possession Game (6v6 + 3 neutral players)

This exercise involves a 6v6 match with 3 attacking jokers on a reduced field. It's ideal for working on movement and decision-making under opponent pressure....

Drill #3

Practicing the diamond play with shooting on mini goals

Small passing drill with shooting on mini goals, ideal for working on automatisms and getting your players accustomed to triangle play when positioned in a diamond formation....

Drill #4

Possession game in 2v4 then 4v8 with central zone

Small-sided game with 3 teams of 4 players and a central zone ("river") to work on positioning and movement in tight spaces....

Session Objectives & Focus Areas

Passes Positional play Circuit Pressing Cognitive Scanning Gaps Using width Possession

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