Written by Dave Clarke
Central Midfielder Rondo with Counter goals
Possession-based rondo with a central locked player while defenders counter into corner target goals on regaining possession.
Coaching Objectives
To improve ball retention under pressure, central support play, and quick transition to attack/defence when possession changes.
Drill Setup
- 20 Mins
- 7 Players
- 4 target Goals
- 7 Bibs
- 10 x 10 y
Technique Tips
- Central player: stay on half-turn, always available.
- Outside players: quick passing, body open to field.
- Defenders: press as a pair, communicate, and anticipate triggers.
What the Players Do
4 attackers positioned around the outside of the square. 1 attacker locked inside a smaller central 3x3 square. 2 defenders inside the larger square. 4 mini goals placed at each corner of the…4 Corner Target
This game will develop players passing and receiving skills and will help when trying to play around opponents & dominate possession
Coaching Objectives
Working on players support and movement off the ball will help build up play and keep possession. It is important coaches work on players receiving skills so they can try to play forward and play out of tight areas.
Drill Setup
- 30 Mins
- 12 Players
- 12 Bibs
- 40x30 y
What the Players Do
Area - 40x30 3 teams of 4. One team situated in the boxes and play as bounce players. 4v4 in central area. Aim of the game is for teams…Combination Play
In this practice players will work on their movement to receive in order to play forward & combine
Coaching Objectives
Creative movement to create space.
Develop ability to receive to play forward.
Quick play in and around the final third.
Drill Setup
- 25 Mins
- 16 Players
- 2 Goals
- 8 Bibs
- 60 x 40 y
What the Players Do
Area set up 60x40, divided into 3 zones with central zone split into two. x2 teams of 8. 3v2 in each end zone with x2 attacker midfield players in middle ‘safe’ zone. …Continue Reading For Free
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