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57 min
4 drills
U16 - Seniors

High press and quick transitions: mastering collective defensive intensity

This session focused on pressing offers a comprehensive workout ranging from tactical warm-up to possession in zones, including exercises on build-up play with a numerical disadvantage and quick phases to develop the players' intensity and responsiveness.

Drill #1

Warm-up: pressing, constrained play and counter

Warm-up: pressing, constrained play and counter

15 min
12-18 joueurs
Warm-up
U16 - Seniors
Ideal exercise for practicing pressing and playing under pressure, as well as triggering a counterattack upon ball recovery....

Drill #2

Build-up and transition in 5v3

Build-up and transition in 5v3

12 min
8-10 joueurs
Tactical
U17 - Seniors
By creating an imbalance with this 5v3, you allow your players to calmly work on the attacking-defensive transition....

Drill #3

Fast-paced 3v1 play with speed and agility work

Fast-paced 3v1 play with speed and agility work

10 min
4-16 joueurs
Conditioning
U17 - Seniors
Quick possession game in 3v1 where the reds must finish in a mini-goal before the central player touches the mannequin....

Drill #4

Possession play and high press in 2 zones

Possession play and high press in 2 zones

20 min
12-18 joueurs
Small-sided games
U17 - Seniors
Used by Mauricio Pochettino at Tottenham, this exercise is ideal for working on the high press on the field and quick transitions. Emphasize the importance of executing the press collectively....

Session Objectives & Focus Areas

Positional play Attacking transition Pressing Agility Overload Explosive strength Offensive combinations Counterattack Transition Possession

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