Intensive possession training and rondos inspired by Guardiola and Benitez

This training session focused on rondos combines technical work and possession through various exercises: Benitez-style passing circuits, high-intensity small-sided games like Guardiola, and tactical situations with neutrals and gate passes.

Drill #1

Rafael Benitez Passing Circuit with give and go, opening, and direct play

Passing circuit with numerous possible combinations, this drill is ideal for technical work during a warm-up....

Drill #2

Pep Guardiola: Small-sided high-intensity play from 1v1 to 5v5

Used during a training session at Manchester City, this high-intensity drill is ideal for working on the attacking-defensive transition and managing numerical advantage. All of this in a spirit of healthy competition....

Drill #3

5v5 attacking game with 4 support players in tight spaces

Used by RB Leipzig under Julian Nagelsmann, this transition drill is ideal for working on counter-pressing as well as vertical play, a trademark of the new German tactical school....

Drill #4

7v7 Possession Game with 3 Neutral Players and Gate Passes

Used by Pep Guardiola at Manchester City in February 2019, this possession game is ideal for working on the positioning and movement of your players....

Session Objectives & Focus Areas

Passes Positional play Circuit Attacking transition Defensive transition Duels Scanning Overload Rondos Support Transition Possession

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