Fluidity of passing and attacking-defensive transition between the lines

This session focused on game awareness combines work on passing fluidity with Arteta's attacking-defensive transition, while developing playing between the lines and the quality of crosses.

Drill #1

Warm-up with Carlo Ancelotti's Y passing drill

A very simple exercise to set up and ideal as a warm-up. It was used by Carlo Ancelotti at Bayern Munich and combines different aspects: passing, timing, movement, and dribbling....

Drill #2

Pass, dribble, cross, and near-post off-the-ball run

Pass into the run, dribbling, cross, and off-the-ball run to the near post... All the elements are combined in this drill to train your players under the best conditions!...

Drill #3

Positioning of Forwards Between the Lines and Shooting

With this exercise, your forwards work on positioning between the lines to provide options in build-up play and attack construction. They also practice shooting....

Drill #4

Attacking-defensive transition of Mikel Arteta in a 4v2

Used by Mikel Arteta during a training session at Arsenal, this drill will allow your players to work on the attacking-defensive transition with a 4v2 followed by a 6v4....

Session Objectives & Focus Areas

Shooting Passes Positional play Defensive recovery / Tracking back Attacking transition Defensive transition Pressing Scanning Using width Overload Motor skills Transition

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