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In this drill we are working on attacking transition – it is a position and possession game with the defenders pressing and forcing play to try and win the ball in a version of the classic 4v2 Rondo.
Coaching Objectives
- Speed of play – If the speed of the ball is wrong the chances of losing the ball are much greater
- Body Position to Receive - Open body, receive on the back foot to enable taking less touches
- Check Shoulder - Create good habits by checking before receiving the ball
- Anticipate movement of the pass
- Possession players should keep a good distance between themselves
- Play passes that split the defenders
- Defenders one press one cover the pass
Drill Setup
- 15 Mins
- 6 Players
- 2 Bibs
- 12 x 10 y
What the Players Do
Play 4v2 with the four black players keeping the ball from the yellow to keep possession. The yellow players try to recover the ball. Players stick to their zones – the players at each end…Continue Reading For Free
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