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Depth
Deep attack with half-circle movements
Deep attack with half-circle movements
Depth - Drill for the 4-2-3-1 and 4-3-3 lineups: create space behind the defenders and attack the depth with half-circle movements
4-2-3-1
Developing quick attacking plays in a 4-2-3-1 formation
Developing quick attacking plays in a 4-2-3-1 formation
4-2-3-1 - Various attacking options for the 4-2-3-1 lineup, using width and insertions to attack the depth
Pressing
Pressing and preventing counterattack - Barcelona FC
Pressing and preventing counterattack - Barcelona FC
Pressing - Simplified game to train pressing and prevent counterattack
Depth
Rondo 4 vs 2: Striker gets away from marker
Rondo 4 vs 2: Striker gets away from marker
Depth - Preparatory drill for the seek of depth through striker's cuts
Attacking Principles
Attacking phase - 4-3-3 game system
Attacking phase - 4-3-3 game system
Attacking Principles - With this exercise we train the 4-3-3 system movements, crossing and shooting
Possession
7 v 7 conditioned game - Barcelona FC
7 v 7 conditioned game - Barcelona FC
Possession - A conditioned 7-a-side game with a requirement for consecutive passes to practice spacing, passing density, and finishing
Receiving to turn
Ball possession 8 vs 8 with receiving to turn
Ball possession 8 vs 8 with receiving to turn
Receiving to turn - Ball possession 8 v 8 with 2 neutral players with target receiving to turn in predetermined spaces
Shooting
Triangle, pass and shot - Bayer 04 Leverkusen
Triangle, pass and shot - Bayer 04 Leverkusen
Shooting - Train ball transmission, reception, possession triangle to attack depth and shot on goal
Technical
Technical improvement circuit
Technical improvement circuit
Technical - Technical and coordination circuit to train ball control, precise shoot and ball transmission skills
1v1
Duels 1 v 1 with a pass - Valencia CF
Duels 1 v 1 with a pass - Valencia CF
1v1 - 1 v 1 situations to train positioning, dribbling and tackling a frontal attack
Aerobic power
Circuit training for athletic endurance
Circuit training for athletic endurance
Aerobic power - Multi-station athletic circuit designed to improve aerobic endurance
Pressing
Thematic match to train intensity and pressing
Thematic match to train intensity and pressing
Pressing - 5 v 5 with flank players to train intensity, execution speed, finishing and pressing
Defending Principles
Collective defensive tactics: Goal defense
Collective defensive tactics: Goal defense
Defending Principles - Train the defensive phase according to the finishing play: cross, lofted pass, ground pass, throw
2 versus 2
From 2v1 to 2v2 with forward runs and transitions
From 2v1 to 2v2 with forward runs and transitions
2 versus 2 - Overcoming numerical superiority in the 2v1 and 2v2 plus supporting side players for finishing on goal, working on transitions
Possession
Regain possession of the ball and counter attack
Regain possession of the ball and counter attack
Possession - Themed match on regulatory field that trains ball possession, ball recovery and immediate restart with final 2 v 2 situation
Shielding the ball
Reception and shielding of the ball
Reception and shielding of the ball
Shielding the ball - Control, shielding, and driving the ball in 1v1 situations with cognitive elements
Our throw-in
High throw-in set piece suitable for a 4-3-3 formation
High throw-in set piece suitable for a 4-3-3 formation
Our throw-in - Proposed set piece for high throw-in for the 4-3-3 formation; central forward drops short and subsequent layoff for the winger's shot
Possession
Rondo 6 v 3 with in-and-out rotations
Rondo 6 v 3 with in-and-out rotations
Possession - Situation of numerical superiority in ball possession to facilitate the creation of passing lines
Possession
Positional possession 5 v 3 with 2 goals
Positional possession 5 v 3 with 2 goals
Possession - Drill to improve ball possession and quick ball recovery
Basic motor skills
Motor-cognitive circuit with 1 v 1 challenge
Motor-cognitive circuit with 1 v 1 challenge
Basic motor skills - Motor station with cognitive inputs to train speed and speed of processing in 1 v 1
Possession
3v3 + 3: possession in numerical superiority and equality
3v3 + 3: possession in numerical superiority and equality
Possession - Maintain ball possession in numerical superiority situations while promoting pressure situations
Shooting
Finishing with direct shot and from cross with 2 balls
Finishing with direct shot and from cross with 2 balls
Shooting - Three-player passing chains with two balls for close-range shots on goal
Agility
Technical-motor circuit: capture the flag
Technical-motor circuit: capture the flag
Agility - Technical and motor skills circuit with a competitive game focusing on running with the ball and accurate finishing
2v2
2 v 2 with target
2 v 2 with target
2v2 - 2 v 2 drill useful for training offensive and defensive phase situations
1v1
1 v 1 with flanks - Arsenal FC
1 v 1 with flanks - Arsenal FC
1v1 - 1 v 1 with flanks to practice offensive and defensive situations
Passing
Pentagon: Pass the ball
Pentagon: Pass the ball
Passing - Drill to train passing and receiving the ball to improve the ability to choose space
Shooting
Competition of shots on goal
Competition of shots on goal
Shooting - Team challenge on shots on goal with different types of stops and ball control
1v1
From 1 v 1 to double 2 v 1
From 1 v 1 to double 2 v 1
1v1 - Exercise with 1 v 1 game situation and subsequent 2 v 1 and finishing
1v1 Defending
Double rectangle: Exit build-up zone for a 1 vs 1 inside finishing zone
Double rectangle: Exit build-up zone for a 1 vs 1 inside finishing zone
1v1 Defending - Drill to train the tactical movement of building from the back followed by 1 vs 1 situation inside finishing zone
1v1
Quick 1 v 1 with shot on goal
Quick 1 v 1 with shot on goal
1v1 - Practice for fast ball driving and goal shooting with 1 v 1 situation (attack and defend)
Reaction time
Basic motor skills: Reaction time
Basic motor skills: Reaction time
Reaction time - Technical-motor exercise with cognitive inputs while running with the ball and 1 v 1 duel
1v1
1 v 1 - Ready to call
1 v 1 - Ready to call
1v1 - Psycho-physical exercise to train speed and concentration with 1 v 1 situation after coach's directions
Running with the ball
Running with the ball performing feints and shooting at goal
Running with the ball performing feints and shooting at goal
Running with the ball - Ball control with dribbling and shooting
Receiving to turn
Technical warm-up - Pass and oriented control
Technical warm-up - Pass and oriented control
Receiving to turn - Exercise useful for perfecting aspects of basic technique such as passing and oriented control
Running with the ball
Basic motor skills and cognitive: The spoils
Basic motor skills and cognitive: The spoils
Running with the ball - Cognitive drill with the ball for Youth Academies
Running with the ball
Game: Numbered squares corner
Game: Numbered squares corner
Running with the ball - Game proposal for basic activity to train carrying the ball inside a square