Written by Dave Clarke
4v1 Boxes
Players keep possession while learning to pass, move, and press in a basic 4v1 positional rondo.
FREE to Watch
You can watch this video by creating a FREE account.
Signup now and watch the video for free.
Already a member? Please Login
Coaching Objectives
To develop players’ passing accuracy, movement along lines, pressing skills, and spatial awareness in a fun, high-repetition environment.
Drill Setup
- 10 Mins
- 5 Players
- 1 Bibs
- 10 x 10 y
Technique Tips
- Receive with an open body to see the field.
- Use the inside of the foot for controlled, accurate passes.
- Move immediately after passing to become an option again.
- Defenders: angle your run to block passing lanes, not just chase the ball.
What the Players Do
Mark a 10x10-yard square using cones. Position 1 player on each side of the square (on the lines, not corners). Place 1 player inside the square as the defender. The 4 outside players…5v2+1 Rondo Possession
This is a possession game where the overload team try to keep the ball for as long as possible from the two defenders. Players move to make passing angles and triangles with their team mate in the middle
FREE to Watch
You can watch this video by creating a FREE account.
Signup now and watch the video for free.
Already a member? Please Login
Coaching Objectives
- This is all about player movement to create angles for passing options. The player in the centre is there to give triangles that make passing easier so that player must work hard to be open to the pass.
- Players need good first touch and passing skills to keep the ball for 5 passes.
- The defenders must press as a pair with nearest player going to the ball and second defender covering the passing lanes.
- Improve passing accuracy, movement off the ball, and decision-making while under pressure, ultimately leading to better possession retention.
Drill Setup
- 15 Mins
- 8 minimum Players
- 2 Bibs
- 25 x 50 y
Technique Tips
- Emphasize quick passing and movement to create passing angles.
- Exploit overloads to keep possession.
What the Players Do
Play the game starting in one side of the area using two-touch. The player in the centre is there to create passing triangles. The two defenders try to intercept or recover the ball as quickly as…Rondo: Play Into A Striker
This Rondo drill is all about passing and receiving with striker movement off the ball to create space for the pass. Movement and passing should be forward with combination play set up to achieve that goal.
FREE to Watch
You can watch this video by creating a FREE account.
Signup now and watch the video for free.
Already a member? Please Login
Coaching Objectives
Attackers – possession
- Good first touch to keep ball away from defender
- Pass weight, direction, decision making
- Off ball movement to create space for pass either to striker or for the striker to open up passing lanes
- Decision making – penetrate, hold onto the ball, recycle the ball
- Outisde players must use the position on the line to constantly create passing lanes so they should be scanning and quickly reacting to the play.
Defender – pressing
- Block passing routes
- Press striker
- Good body position to react to passing and movement of striker
Drill Setup
- 20 Mins
- 10 Players
- 2 x blue 2 x yellow 2 x red Bibs
- 12 x 6 y