Intervals: Ball circulation and exploiting spaces between the lines

This interval session focuses on ball circulation and exploiting spaces, combining passing patterns with dual-zone possession situations to develop game awareness and attacking transitions.

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

Positioning and movement to find space between the lines

Through the build-up play of a set attack without a shot on goal, your players work on positioning and movement to find open space between the opposing lines and offer solutions to the ball carrier....

Drill #3

Building the Attack: Movement and Finding Open Space

Starting from a 7v7 on a half-field, your players practice finding open space between opponents and behind them to offer solutions during the build-up play....

Drill #4

Possession game in 2 zones with role change

Possession and switch of play drill in a three-zone format with role rotation between attackers and defenders....

Session Objectives & Focus Areas

Passes Counter-pressing Positional play Defensive recovery / Tracking back Circuit Pressing Scanning Gaps Using width Overload Rondos Offensive combinations Possession

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