Soccer Drills

Ajax · Barcelona

4 on corners of tight square vs 2 inside. One-touch emphasis, rotate on loss.

Guardiola · Barcelona · Man City

Guardiola daily standard. 5 in pentagon vs 2 inside. Quicker decisions than 4v2.

Barcelona · Xavi era

Advanced positional rondo. Central joker switches play instantly — pressers can't block all lines.

Klopp · Liverpool · Dortmund

4v2 possession in tight zone → all 4 press instantly on loss → ball recovered, team expands wide.

Guardiola · Man City

Fullbacks invert into half-spaces. Creates central overload — pressers can't cover all passing lanes.

Bayern · Nagelsmann

6 maintain shape vs 3 rotating pressers. Teaches when to play through pressure vs switch quickly.

Standard

Near-post run, blocker and far-post option.

Standard

Direct shot with wall, runners and GK positioned.

Standard

Penalty kick setup.

Youth Development

3 kids keep the ball away from 1 defender in a tiny area. First taste of rondo — fun and achievable.

Youth Development

Attacker dribbles at a lone defender and tries to break past. Builds ball-carrying confidence.

Youth Development

4 kids dribble through small cone gates scattered across a grid. Individual ball mastery, change of direction.

Youth Development

3 players pass around a triangle and follow the ball. Teaches weight of pass, first touch, and movement after passing.

Youth Development

2 attackers combine to beat 1 defender and score. Core decision: when to pass vs when to shoot.

Youth Development

Simpler rondo for U8-U10: 3 players around a small square vs 1 defender. Fewer players = more touches per child.

Youth Development

3 attackers break against 2 defenders. Teaches wide runs, quick ball movement, and finishing under pressure.

Youth Development

Player passes then sprints outside for the return. Fundamental combination — teaches timing, communication, and creating 2v1s.

Youth Development

2 midfielders press in a coordinated block, forcing the ball wide. Intro to team defending concepts.