Pep 2

Pep Guardiola Practices: Speed & Agility Exercises WITH a Ball
6. Lay-off, Pass Out Wide, Cross and

Finish in a Speed & Agility Practice
Players perform 2 sets of 6 repetitions, with a 3 4. Player A passes out wide for B to run onto
minutes rest between each set. high up the flank. Players A and C make runs
around their respective mannequins and into
Description the penalty area.
1. Player A does 10 sit-up exercises, passes to
5. Player B receives and dribbles forward.
Player B, runs past the mannequin, jumps over
the hurdle and moves forward. 6. Player B crosses into the penalty area.
2. Player B does 10 reps of coordinated weights, 7. Players A and C try to score.
jumps over 2 hurdles, runs around the
8. The players rotate positions: A -> B -> C -> A.
mannequin and passes forward to Player C.
3. Player C performs speed exercises over the
ground poles, runs around the mannequin
and passes back for A to run onto (lay-off ).
Source: Pep Guardiola's training sessions from Barcelona B team (2007-08)
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Pep Guardiola Practices: Speed & Agility Exercises WITH a Ball
7. Combined Actions: Switch Play, Cross

and Finish in a Speed & Agility Practice
Players perform 2 sets of 3 repetitions, with 1 set 3. Player A receives the lay-off pass from C.
on each side of the pitch. For the 2nd set, the 4. Player B has sprinted forward and between
distances in the circuit are reduced by 15%. the poles to receive Player A's long pass high
Description up the flank.
Player B starts by doing 5 reps of 5kg weights. 5. Player B receives and dribbles forward.
1. Player A passes to the Coach, moves forward 6. Player B crosses the ball into the penalty area.
and jumps over both hurdles. 7. Players A and C both make runs into the
2. Player C performs speed exercises over penalty area and try to score from the cross.
the ground poles and moves around the 8. The players rotate positions: A -> B -> C -> A.
mannequin to receive the Coach's pass.
Source: Pep Guardiola's training sessions from Barcelona B team (2007-08)
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Technical Circuits
Direct from
Pep Guardiola's
Training Sessions
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Pep Guardiola Practices: Technical Circuits
“It's not enough to just run, jump, go to

the gym, stretch, recover. Rather you need
to bear in mind the fundamentals of the
style of play every time that you prepare a
training session. And at times, the nuances
he gives you. I call them Pep's exercises."
Lorenzo Buenaventura
Assistant Head Coach and Fitness
Coach at Manchester City -
previously Bayern Munich
& FC Barcelona
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1. Technical Skills and Agility in an

Interval Training Conditioning Circuit
1/2
Station 1 yy The players rotate positions (A -> B -> C -> A).

yy Dribble within the area and avoid obstacles Station 3
while playing the ball through the arches.
yy Receive and shield the ball under pressure
Station 2 from a Coach pushing with a crash pad from
yy Player A dribbles through the cones and plays behind.
a 1-2 combination with B, then passes to C. Station 4
yy Player A moves to jump/head next to the yy Two-footed jumps over hurdles, one-foot
mannequin, then moves around the pole to pause (hop) on flat markers and quick
take up position B and receive the next pass. alternate steps through low hurdles outside.
yy Player C dribbles through the poles.
Source: Pep Guardiola's Manchester City training session at Etihad Campus Training Ground, Manchester - 11th July 2017
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2/2
Note: The players run around in both anti-clockwise 4. Station 4 players run to station 2 and then
and clockwise directions throughout the warm-up. walk to Station 3.
Description 2/2 When the players reach their new station, they
The players stop working in the stations and wait work in that station until they hear the Coach's
for the Coach's whistle: whistle again.
Players move to the red pole on the 1st whistle

and then get ready to run on the 2nd whistle.
Players run at 85% maximum speed on the 3rd
whistle:
1. Station 1 players run to station 3 and then
walk to Station 4.
walk to Station 1.
walk to Station 2.
Source: Pep Guardiola's Manchester City training session at Etihad Campus Training Ground, Manchester - 11th July 2017
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2. Passing, Dribbling and Finishing in a

Technical Speed Circuit
Description 6. Player D moves forward off the cone to meet

1. Player A receives from the Coach (Pep G). Player E's pass and dribble through the poles.
2. Player A dribbles forward. Players B and E 7. Player D shoots at goal. Player E follows in and
make movements to receive from A. tries to score from any rebound.
3. Player A passes to Player C and then jumps 8. All players rotate to the next position:
over the 3 hurdles. Player B sprints and takes a A -> B -> C -> D -> E -> A.
long stride over the ground pole.
4. Player C moves forward off the cone to meet
Player A's pass and passes to Player E.
5. Player E has dropped back and passes to D.
Source: Pep Guardiola's Manchester City training session at Etihad Campus Training Ground, Manchester
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3. Passing, Dribbling and Finishing in a

Technical Speed Circuit (Variation)
Description yy The rest of the sequence remains the same.

yy In this variation of the previous practice, yy All players rotate to the next position:
Player C passes to Player B instead of Player C. A -> B -> C -> D -> E -> A.
yy Player B then passes to Player C, who moves
forward off his cone.
Source: Pep Guardiola's Manchester City training session at Etihad Campus Training Ground, Manchester
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4. Technical Passing and Speed Work in

a Conditioning Circuit
Description 5. Player C passes across to Player D.

1. Player A passes to Player B. 6. Player D checks away from the cone before
2. Player B plays the return pass to Player A moving to receive and dribbles forward.
(1-2 combination). 7. The sequence is completed with Player D's
3. Player A passes the ball between the poles for pass to the next player waiting.
Player B to run onto and receive. Player A then 8. All players rotate to the next position:
performs speed exercises through the speed A -> B -> C -> D -> A.
rings and by running around the cones.
4. Player B passes to Player C, who has run in and
out of the poles and then moved forward.
Source: Pep Guardiola's Manchester City training session at Etihad Campus Training Ground, Manchester - Preseason 2016
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5. Fast Dribbling and Accurate Finishing

in a Speed Circuit
Description 6. Pass across to the 2nd Coach (3).

1. Perform speed exercises through the speed 7. Receive the return pass (4).
rings.
8. Feint and dribble to the left or right of the
2. Jump over the 4 hurdles. mannequin and poles (5), as if to beat a
3. Drop back behind the mannequin. defender.
4. Run forward to receive the Coach's pass (1). 9. Shoot into the corner of the goal (6), or use
mini goals instead.
5. Dribble around and through the poles, as
shown (2). 10. Sprint through cone gate (7).
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6. Press and Cover Defending in Threes

+ Speed & Agility Work
The players work in

1/4 groups of 3.
The Coach (Pep G) has

a ball in the centre
and there are 3 players
waiting on the red,
yellow and blue cones.
There are also hurdles

set up, as shown.
1. The Coach (Pep G)

2/4 passes straight and
the player on the
yellow cone moves
forward quickly and
passes back with 1
touch.
2. As soon as Pep G
passes the ball, the
2 players on the red
and blue cones both
move inside to press
and cover.
3. Once the ball has
been passed back,
all 3 players move
back to their start
positions.
Source: Pep Guardiola's Bayern Munich training session at the Allianz Arena, Munich - 27th June 2013
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3/4 passes to the left and
the player on the red
cone moves forward
quickly and passes
back with 1 touch.
2. As soon as Pep G
passes the ball, the 2
players on the yellow
and blue cones both
move across to press
and cover.
been passed back,
all 3 players move
back to their start
positions.

4/4 passes to the right
and the player on
the blue cone moves
forward quickly and
passes back with 1
touch.
2. As soon as Pep G
passes the ball, the
2 players on the
yellow and red cones
both move across to
press and cover.
been passed back,
all 3 players sprint
to the hurdles, jump
over them and then
sprint to the halfway
line.
Source: Pep Guardiola's Bayern Munich training session at the Allianz Arena, Munich - 27th June 2013
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7. Speed Training, One-Two, Dribble

and Finish Circuit
Description 5. Player 1 sprints to the cone, slowly jogs away

1. Player 1 sprints to the yellow cone, back to the and then back (curved line shown).
start, to the blue cone, back to the start and 6. Player 2 passes to Player 1.
finally moves out of the box.
7. Player 1 plays a 1-2 combination with Player 2
2. Player 1 jumps forward over the 1st hurdle and receives the return pass on the other side
and jumps sideways over the 2nd hurdle. of the mannequin.
3. Player 1 jogs forward. 8. Player 1 dribbles in and out of the
4. Player 1 uses long strides with high knees mannequins and shoots at goal.
through the ground poles. 9. Player 1 sprints to finish.
Source: Pep Guardiola's Bayern Munich training session at Säbener Strasse Training Ground, Munich
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8. Agility, One-Twos and Finishing from

Outside the Box in a Speed Circuit
Half the Man City players take part in this technical 6. Dribble inside.
circuit and when complete, they move into the 7. Pass to Coach 3.
other half of the pitch (practice on next page).
8. Receive the return pass (1-2 combination)
Description either side of the mannequin (8a or 8b).
1. Coach 1 passes to the player. 9. Dribble forward and shoot from outside the
2. The player passes back and then performs penalty area.
two-footed jumps over the 2 hurdles. 10. Jog back.
3. Receive the return pass (1-2 combination). 11. Sprint through the yellow cone channel.
4. Pass to Coach 2. 12. Jog to a different practice set-up in the
5. Receive the return pass (1-2 combination). opposite half of the pitch (see next page).
Source: Pep Guardiola's Manchester City training session at Etihad Campus Training Ground, Manchester - 17th October 2018
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9. Agility, Receive, Dribble, One-Two

and Finish from Outside the Box in a
Speed Circuit
Half the Man City players take part in this technical 5. Move inside and receive the return pass from
circuit and when complete, they move into the Coach 2 (1-2 combination).
other half of the pitch (practice on previous page).
6. Dribble past the mannequin.
Description 7. Shoot from outside the penalty area.
1. Jump over the yellow hurdle and then jump
8. Jog towards the yellow cone channel.
over either blue hurdle.
9. Sprint through the yellow cone channel.
2. Receive the pass from Coach 1.
10. Jog to a different practice set-up in the
3. Dribble through the yellow poles and then
opposite half of the pitch (see previous page).
dribble through the red mannequins.
4. Pass to Coach 2.
Source: Pep Guardiola's Manchester City training session at Etihad Campus Training Ground, Manchester - 17th October 2018
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10. Passing, Dribbling and Finishing in

a Complex Technical Circuit
Circuit 1 7. Player C sprints to Circuit 2. The players rotate

1. Player A plays a 1-2 combination with Player positions (A -> B -> C -> opposite circuit).
B, who moves to one side (outside of cone Circuit 2
triangle) to receive.
1. Two-footed jumps over the red hurdles.
2. The same is repeated on the opposite side.
2. Jump up and head the ball thrown up by
3. Run forward to receive the pass from Coach 1, Coach 1 over the mannequin.
dribble under the 1st arch and then under the
2nd arch (right or left). 3. Run (slalom) through the yellow poles.
4. Dribble through the yellow poles. 4. Receive from Coach 2 and dribble through the
mannequins.
5. Play a 1-2 combination with Coach 2 to
receive in behind the first 2 mannequins. 5. Play a 1-2 combination with Player B to
receive beyond the 3 mannequins and shoot.
6. Play a 1-2 combination with Player C to
receive beyond the next 2 mannequins and 6. Player B sprints to Circuit 1. Player A moves to
shoot. Player B's position.
Source: Pep Guardiola's Manchester City training session at Etihad Campus Training Ground, Manchester - 31st July 2018
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11. Speed Work + Changes of Direction

With and Without the Ball in a Double
Technical Circuit (1)
Description (Left Side) 8. Player B jogs, sprints and then jogs to the
1. Sprint for 3 seconds while a team-mate has a other side. Player A moves to B's position.
resistance band around your waist. Description (Right Side)
2. Run around the 3 cones as shown. 1. Two-footed jumps over the hurdles.
3. Jump up and head the ball thrown up by the 2. Touch the mannequin and move to receive.
Coach over the mannequin.
3. Receive pass from the Coach and dribble
4. Long stride run through the ground poles. through the poles.
5. Receive pass from the Coach and dribble the 4. Play a 1-2 combination with Player B.
ball through the poles.
5. Dribble past either mannequin and shoot.
6. Play a 1-2 combination with Player B.
6. Player B jogs, sprints and then jogs to the
7. Dribble past either mannequin and shoot at other side. Player A moves to B's position.
goal.
Source: Pep Guardiola's Bayern Munich training session at Säbener Strasse Training Ground, Munich - 2nd December 2014
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12. Speed Work + Changes of Direction

With and Without the Ball in a Double
Technical Circuit (2)
Description (Left Side) 7. Jog, sprint and then jog to the other side.
1. Sprint for 3 seconds while a team-mate has a Description (Right Side)
resistance band around your waist.
1. Sprint for 3 seconds while a team-mate has a
2. Run around the 3 cones and then run around resistance band around your waist.
the pole to receive the pass from Coach 1.
2. Two-footed jumps over the 3 hurdles.
3. Dribble around the 3 cones and then pass to
Coach 1. 3. Run around pole to receive from the Coach.
4. Sharp changes of direction and touch 2-4 of 4. Play a 1-2 combination with the Coach and
the poles, then move to receive from Coach 2. receive the return pass after running through
the poles.
5. Play a 1-2 combination with Coach 2 and
receive on the other side of the mannequin. 5. Dribble through the poles and the
mannequins, and then shoot.
6. Dribble forward past either mannequin and
shoot from outside the penalty area. 6. Jog, sprint and then jog to the other side.
Source: Pep Guardiola's Bayern Munich training session at Säbener Strasse Training Ground, Munich - 22nd March 2016
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13. Two Complex Technical Speed &

Agility Circuits with Finishing at Both
Ends
Description (Left Side) Description (Right Side)

1. 1 second pause in rings, 1 step over hurdles. 1. Two-footed jumps over the 3 hurdles.
2. Touch mannequin and run around the poles. 2. Touch the mannequin and 2 or 3 poles.
3. Receive the Coach's pass, dribble past the 3. Receive the Coach's pass, dribble past the
mannequin and shoot. mannequin and shoot.
4. Jog around mannequin and sprint to cone. 4. Jog around mannequin and sprint to cone.
5. Jump up and head ball thrown up by Coach. 5. 1-2 with Coach, then run around mannequin.
6. 1 step over 3 hurdles, then run around the 6. 1-2 with Coach and run around the pole.
mannequin to receive the Coach's pass. 7. Try to score from team-mates cross.
7. Cross the ball for team-mate on opposite side.
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14. Short Passing, Receiving, Dribbling

+ Finish in a Double Technical Circuit
The circuit is exactly the same on the left and right 9-11. Player B receives from the Coach, dribbles
sides (mirrored). through the cones and up to the poles.
Description 12-13. Player B dribbles through the poles, past

the mannequins and shoots.
1-2. Player A plays a 1-2 combination with B.
14-16. Player B jogs, sprints through the cones,
3-4. Player B runs to touch the 1st mannequin
and then sprints to the start position on
and then runs around the 2nd mannequin.
the opposite side.
5-6. Player A plays a 1-2 combination with B.
7-8. Player B runs to touch 3rd mannequin and
then runs forward.
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15. Combined Speed & Agility Circuits

with Through Ball and Finish
To start, Player A (red) has a 1 second pause in 4 6. Player A (red) plays a long diagonal pass
speed rings. Player B (yellow) has a 1 second pause (ground or aerial) for Player B (yellow) to sprint
in 2 speed rings and two-footed jumps over 2 of 3 onto. Player A (red) also then sprints forward.
hurdles. Both players move in front of the pole.
7. Player B (yellow) receives and moves into the
Description penalty area.
1. The Coach passes to Player A (red). 8. Player B (yellow) tries to score past the
2. Player A passes to Player B (yellow). goalkeeper.
3. Player B returns the pass (1-2 combination) 9. Both players sprint to the opposite side.
and then runs through the yellow poles.
4. Player A (red) passes to the Coach.
5. Player A runs through the blue poles and
receives the return pass from the Coach (1-2
combination). Player B jumps over 2 hurdles.
Source: Pep Guardiola's Bayern Munich training session in Doha, Qatar - 10th January 2014
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16. Speed & Agility Circuits with Quick

One-Touch Passing and Finishing
The 2 wide circuits are identical. They start with the Middle Circuit
speed & agility exercises shown. yy Both players take quick sideways steps over
Wide Circuits hurdles and back again, then move forward.
yy Coach passes to the player, who returns the yy Both players now make press and cover
pass (1-2) and runs around the mannequin. movements; when the Coach passes to a
mannequin, one player moves towards the
yy Coach passes to the player in between poles, ball to receive and return the pass - the other
who returns pass (1-2) and runs past 2nd pole. player moves across as if to provide cover.
yy Coach passes back to the player, who dribbles yy The players play a 1-2 combination between
through the poles and passes across to his the mannequins for one of them to receive in
team-mate on the opposite side. behind and score.
yy The player receives pass from his team-mate, yy Both players jog to one of the wide circuits.
dribbles into the box and passes to the Coach.
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17. Three Speed, Coordination and

Agility Technical Circuits with a Ball
Circuit A 2. Receive from Coach and dribble in out and

1. Sprint with resistance band around waist. out of poles.
2. Jump over all 4 hurdles (two-footed forward 3. 1-2 combination with Pep Guardiola, dribble
and sideways jumps). past mannequin and shoot.
3. Touch left red pole, right red pole and then 4. Jog -> Sprint -> Jog to Circuit C.
run around the blue pole. Circuit C
4. 1-2 with Coach around mannequin. 1. Hops (1 foot) through speed rings and slalom
5. Dribble between 3 mannequins and shoot. run through the poles.
6. Jog -> Sprint -> Jog to Circuit B. 2. High knee strides through the ground poles.
Circuit B 3. 1-2 with Coach, dribble (slalom) through the
mannequins and shoot.
1. Sideways jumps over hurdles with one-footed
landing in speed rings + jump at mannequin. 4. Jog -> Sprint -> Jog to Circuit A.
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18. High Intensity Speed, Power and

Agility Training Circuit + 3 v 2 Duel
Each of the 3 zones has a large goal with a GK at 6. Perform a feint as if in a 1v1 duel with a
the end. The 2 wide zones are identical. defender to create space and shoot at goal.
Wide Zones 7. Move to Position C and become defenders in

the middle zone.
1. Player B sprints on the spot for 5 seconds with
high knees while the Coach has a resistance Middle Zone
band around his waist.
1. Team C pass to Team A and move out to
2. Jump sideways over the 1st hurdle and jump defend in a 3v2 situation.
forward over the 2nd hurdle.
2. Team A attack and try to score, with the
3. Receive pass from the Coach and roll the ball emphasis on using an underlap or overlap
under the hurdle. run.
4. Dribble the ball through the poles. 3. Team A move to the side zones (B) and Team C
move to position A to attack.
5. Dribble at speed towards the mannequins.
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Manchester City
Passing Practices
Direct from
Pep Guardiola's
Manchester City
Training Sessions
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Pep Guardiola Practices: Manchester City Passing Practices
"The intention is not to

move the ball, rather, it is
to move the opposition."
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1. 3 v 1 + Lay-off, Pass in Behind and

Finish in Mini Goal
Description 6. Player B plays a final ball beyond the

1-2. The practice starts with 3 players keeping mannequin for Player D to run onto.
possession against the Coach in a 3v1. 7. Player D times his forward run to finish first
3. After a few passes, the most advanced of the 3 time into the mini goal.
passes the ball back (lay-off ) to his team-mate. 8. Players A, B, C and D rotate, as do the players
4. That player passes forward to Player A. in the 3v1, and the practice restarts from the
beginning.
5. Player A decides whether to pass the ball
back (lay-off ) to Player B or C. In the diagram
example, A lays the ball back to Player B.
Source: Pep Guardiola's Manchester City training session at Etihad Campus Training Ground, Manchester - 23rd August 2018
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2. 3 v 1 + Lay-off, Pass in Behind and

Finish in Mini Goal (Variation)
Description yy Player C therefore plays the final pass for

yy In this variation of the practice on the Player D to run onto and finish in the mini
previous page, the pattern remains the same goal.
except Player A passes the ball back (lay-off )
to Player C instead of Player B.
Source: Pep Guardiola's Manchester City training session at Etihad Campus Training Ground, Manchester - 23rd August 2018
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3. 3 v 1 + Lay-off, Aerial Pass in Behind

and Finish
Description 9. Player F plays a short aerial pass ("chip") for

1-5. The practice starts with 3 players keeping Player D to run forward onto.
possession against the Coach in a 3v1. 10. Player D has first made a movement
6. After a few passes, Player C passes the ball to drop back, before then making a well-
back (lay-off ) to Player A. timed run in behind to score in between the
poles.
7. Player A passes forward to Player E, who has
dropped back to receive. 11. Players A, B, C, D, E and F all rotate positions
and the practice restarts from the beginning.
8. Player E lays the ball back to Player F.
Source: Pep Guardiola's Manchester City training session at Etihad Campus Training Ground, Manchester - 23rd November 2018
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4. 3 v 1 + Lay-off, Pass Across, Aerial

Pass in Behind and Finish (Variation 1)
Description 9. Player D passes across to Player F.

1-5. The practice starts with 3 players keeping 10. Player F plays a short aerial pass ("chip") for
possession against the Coach in a 3v1. Player D to run forward onto.
6. After a few passes, Player C passes the ball 11. Player D makes a well-timed run in behind to
back (lay-off ) to Player A. score in between the poles.
7. Player A passes forward to Player E, who has 12. Players A, B, C, D, E and F all rotate positions
dropped back to receive. and the practice restarts from the beginning.
8. Player E lays the ball back to Player D.
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5. 3 v 1 + Quick Passing Combination

with Aerial Pass in Behind and Finish
(Variation 2)
Description 10. Player E lays the ball back to Player F.

1-5. The practice starts with 3 players keeping 11. Player F plays a short aerial pass ("chip") for
possession against the Coach in a 3v1. Player D to run forward onto.
6. After a few passes, Player C passes the ball 12. Player D makes a well-timed run in behind to
back (lay-off ) to Player A. score in between the poles.
7. Player A passes forward to Player D. 13. Players A, B, C, D, E and F all rotate positions
8. Player D passes across to F, who drops back. and the practice restarts from the beginning.
9. Player F passes to Player E, who moves across.
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6. Passing, Receiving and Ball Control

Circuit
Description 7. Player B passes to the start (A) and the next

1. Player A passes to Player B, who drops back. player goes.
2. Player B passes across for Player A to run onto.

3. Player A passes to Player C, who moves across.
4. Player C passes to Player B, who has moved
around the cone to receive.
5. Player B receives and turns with the ball.
6. Player B dribbles through the poles.
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Bayern Munich
Passing Practices
Direct from
Pep Guardiola's
Bayern Munich
Training Sessions
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Pep Guardiola Practices: Bayern Munich Passing Practices
1. Passing and Moving to Receive in a

Circuit with Speed Work
Description 7. Player D passes to Player E.

1. Player A passes to Player B. 8. Player E passes inside to Player D.
2. Player B passes the ball back to A (1-2 9. Player D passes in front of the mannequin for
combination) and then runs around the pole. E and then sprints across to the side, jumps
3. Player A passes wide to Player C, who drops over 2 hurdles and runs around the pole.
back behind the pole. 10. Player E dribbles past the mannequin, inside
4. Player C passes inside to Player B. the pole and to the start (A).
5. Player B passes forward to Player D. 11. All players rotate to the next position:
A -> B -> C -> D -> E -> A.
6. Player D opens up and receives B's pass.
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2. Short and Medium Passing with

Timing of Movement in a One-Touch
Passing Diamond
2 groups of 8 players work simultaneously and all 6. Player D lays the ball off for Player C, who
players mostly use 1 touch throughout. moves across behind the mannequin again.
Description 7. Player C plays the final pass to Player D, who

runs around the pole and mannequin to
1. Player A passes to Player B, who moves in
receive the pass on the run.
front of the mannequin to receive.
8. Player D dribbles to the start position (A).
2. Player B passes back to A, who moves forward.
9. All players rotate to the next position:
3. Player A passes to Player C, who moves across
A -> B -> C -> D -> A.
behind the mannequin to receive.
4. Player C lays the ball off for Player B, who
drops back to receive.
5. Player B passes across to Player D, who also
drops back to receive.
Source: Pep Guardiola's Bayern Munich training session at Säbener Strasse Training Ground, Munich - 15th October 2014
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3. Short and Medium Passing with

Timing of Movement in a One-Touch
Passing Diamond (2 Variations)
Diagram shows 2 variations of previous practice. 5. Player B passes to Player C, who moves
across behind the mannequin to receive.
Variation 1
6. Player C plays the final pass to Player D,
1-4. The first 4 steps are the same as the who runs around the pole and mannequin
sequence on the previous page. to receive on the run.
5. Player B passes across to Player D (in front
7. Player D dribbles to the start position (A).
of the mannequin).
6. Player D dribbles to the start position (A). 8. All players rotate to the next position:
A -> B -> C -> D -> A.
7. All players rotate to the next position:
A -> B -> C -> D -> A.
Variation 2
1-4. The first 4 steps are the same.
Source: Pep Guardiola's Bayern Munich training session at Säbener Strasse Training Ground, Munich - 15th October 2014
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4. Passing Combination Circuit with

Double One-Two, Run in Behind and
Finish
2 groups of 8 players work simultaneously and all 5. Player B passes back to C (1-2 combination).
players mostly use 1 touch throughout.
6. Player C plays the final pass to Player B,
Description who makes a well-timed run around the
mannequin to receive on the move.
1. Player A passes to Player D.
7. Player B tries to score.
2. Player D passes back to Player A, as A moves
forward. Player D then moves to jump over 8. All players rotate to the next position:
the 2 hurdles. A -> B -> C -> D -> A.
3. Player A passes to Player C, who has dropped
back. Player A then uses quick side-steps
through the mannequins.
4. Player C lays the ball off for Player B, who
moves diagonally forward off his cone.
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5. Passing and Showing to Receive in an

Attacking Combination with Lay-offs
+ Shot from Distance
Description 6. Player D lays the ball back for Player C to move

1. Player A passes to Player B, who drops back off forward onto.
the cone. 7. Player C receives and shoots from outside the
2. Player B passes back to Player A, who moves penalty area.
forward. 8. All players rotate to the next position:
3. Player A passes to Player C, who moves across A -> B -> C -> D -> A.
and in front of the pole.
4. Player C passes across to Player B, who runs
around the pole and the cone.
5. Player B passes to Player D.
Source: Pep Guardiola's Bayern Munich training session at Säbener Strasse Training Ground, Munich - 1st February 2016
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Pep Guardiola Practices: Speed & Agility Exercises WITH a Ball

6. Lay-off, Pass Out Wide, Cross and

Source: Pep Guardiola's training sessions from Barcelona B team (2007-08)

7. Combined Actions: Switch Play, Cross

Source: Pep Guardiola's training sessions from Barcelona B team (2007-08)

“It's not enough to just run, jump, go to

1. Technical Skills and Agility in an

Station 1 yy The players rotate positions (A -> B -> C -> A).

Players move to the red pole on the 1st whistle

2. Passing, Dribbling and Finishing in a

Description 6. Player D moves forward off the cone to meet

3. Passing, Dribbling and Finishing in a

Description yy The rest of the sequence remains the same.

4. Technical Passing and Speed Work in

Description 5. Player C passes across to Player D.

5. Fast Dribbling and Accurate Finishing

Description 6. Pass across to the 2nd Coach (3).

6. Press and Cover Defending in Threes

The players work in

The Coach (Pep G) has

There are also hurdles

1. The Coach (Pep G)

1. The Coach (Pep G)

1. The Coach (Pep G)

7. Speed Training, One-Two, Dribble

Description 5. Player 1 sprints to the cone, slowly jogs away

8. Agility, One-Twos and Finishing from

9. Agility, Receive, Dribble, One-Two

10. Passing, Dribbling and Finishing in

Circuit 1 7. Player C sprints to Circuit 2. The players rotate

11. Speed Work + Changes of Direction

12. Speed Work + Changes of Direction

13. Two Complex Technical Speed &

Description (Left Side) Description (Right Side)

14. Short Passing, Receiving, Dribbling

Description 12-13. Player B dribbles through the poles, past

15. Combined Speed & Agility Circuits

16. Speed & Agility Circuits with Quick

17. Three Speed, Coordination and

Circuit A 2. Receive from Coach and dribble in out and

18. High Intensity Speed, Power and

Wide Zones 7. Move to Position C and become defenders in

"The intention is not to

1. 3 v 1 + Lay-off, Pass in Behind and

Description 6. Player B plays a final ball beyond the

2. 3 v 1 + Lay-off, Pass in Behind and

Description yy Player C therefore plays the final pass for

3. 3 v 1 + Lay-off, Aerial Pass in Behind

Description 9. Player F plays a short aerial pass ("chip") for

4. 3 v 1 + Lay-off, Pass Across, Aerial

Description 9. Player D passes across to Player F.

5. 3 v 1 + Quick Passing Combination

Description 10. Player E lays the ball back to Player F.

9. Player F passes to Player E, who moves across.

6. Passing, Receiving and Ball Control

Description 7. Player B passes to the start (A) and the next

2. Player B passes across for Player A to run onto.

1. Passing and Moving to Receive in a

Description 7. Player D passes to Player E.