Developing Basic Endurance through Transition and Small-Sided Games

This session focused on basic endurance combines technical work on ball control, tactical phases of defensive to attacking transition from the midline, a comprehensive physical conditioning circuit, and small-sided games promoting quick decision-making.

Drill #1

Warm-up with the ball, dribbling, and slalom

Running, dribbling, and slalom are on the agenda for this warm-up used at Tottenham at the start of the season. Very simple to set up and can be duplicated if you have a large number of players....

Drill #2

Midfield Line: Advancing and Defending as a Team

Ideal for learning to counterattack quickly and advance as a team. The defensive aspect is also present in this exercise, perfect for working your defenders!...

Drill #3

Athletic and conditioning circuit in 4 sets

Athletic conditioning circuit with 4 different stations and a focus on changes of direction. You can also use this drill with a ball....

Drill #4

Small-sided game in 3v3 with neutral side supports and quick shooting

3v3 game with goalkeepers and two wide supports to create link-ups on the wide areas and find a situation for a give-and-go or a cross before shooting....

Session Objectives & Focus Areas

Shooting Positional play Dribbling Defensive recovery / Tracking back Circuit Attacking transition Defensive transition Endurance Explosive strength Support Transition

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