4v2 Rondo: Ball Circulation and Rest Defence
Drag players or the ball · 2D and 3D
01
Organisation
- 10 x 10 m grid, four players on the outside, two in the middle.
- Multiple footballs ready on the perimeter for quick restarts.
- Work in groups of 6; rotate the defenders after each set.
02
Rules
- Outside players: maximum 2 touches.
- A split pass between both defenders counts as 1 point.
- If a defender wins the ball, they swap with the player who turned it over.
- 10 consecutive passes = bonus point.
03
Coaching points
- Always provide two passing options for the player on the ball: left and right.
- Play into the back foot, away from pressure.
- Read the defenders: if they are set wide, play through the lines.
- Defenders: one presses the ball, the other covers and screens the central pass.
04
Variations
- Easier: 5v2 or enlarge the grid (12 x 12 m).
- Harder: 1 touch or 4v3 in a 12 x 12 m grid.
- Transition: defenders score by dribbling the ball out of the grid.
Adapt this drill and add it to your training week.
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