Quick decision-making to transition forward

This session, focused on information gathering before receiving, promotes quick and precise forward play. The drills aim to improve directional control, reading of movements, and communication between teammates.

Drill #1

Information gathering and cognitive work in Youth academy

Often overlooked in youth soccer, cognitive training is nevertheless essential. This drill will allow your players to work on information processing with a color-based game while being constantly in contact with the ball....

Drill #2

Half-field play: keep your head up and gather information

By requiring play in a confined space, this drill forces your players to lift their heads and look further to find the available teammate....

Drill #3

Interception and forward ball control in 4v3

Receiving the ball forward, anticipating interceptions, and making runs into space: this comprehensive exercise is ideal in every aspect and will allow you to work on quick transitions between defensive and attacking phases....

Drill #4

4-player passing sequence with scanning

Ideal for youth soccer, this exercise, seemingly very simple, will allow your players to work on their awareness and passing quality....

Session Objectives & Focus Areas

Shooting Passes Attacking transition Defensive transition Fun Game Duels Cognitive Scanning Transition

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