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4v2 Rondo with Two Touches
Classic four-versus-two rondo in an 8x8 m square with a maximum of two touches. Works circulation speed, constant support and the coordinated pressing of the two defenders.
Basic6–8 players8–12 min
Tactics drills
Tactical drills to train the principles of play: possession and positional play, rondos, pressing and transitions, movement off the ball, 1v1 defending, attacking overloads and small-sided games. Ideal for working on your team's game model.
15 drills
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3v2 attack with decision making and finish
Waves of three attackers against two defenders from the halfway line towards a goal with a keeper. The player on the ball must decide between dribbling, passing to the support or to the runner depending on the defenders' reaction.
Intermediate8–16 players15–20 min
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Heading after a cross with opposition
Crosses from both wings with two attackers hitting the near and far posts and one defender trying to clear. Works the timing of runs into the box, the jump and the direction of the header.
Intermediate8–14 players15–20 min
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Defensive 1v1: steer and win the ball in a channel
1v1 duels in 15x8 m channels with two mini goals: the defender passes to the attacker and closes down immediately, steering them towards the side to win the ball. Individual defending technique.
Basic6–16 players12–15 min
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5v2 rondo with zone switch
Two adjacent 10x10 m squares. Five possession players against two pressers; after eight passes the ball is switched to the other square and the two pressers must sprint across. Works possession under pressure and the transition after losing the ball.
Advanced14–16 players12–18 min
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4v4 with Four Mini Goals
4v4 small-sided game in 35x25 m in which each team defends two mini goals. Forces players to switch play, read the free goal and defend as a compact unit.
Basic8–10 players16–24 min
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3v2 Counter-Attack with Recovering Defender
3v2 counter-attack on a half pitch with a defender recovering from behind. The attackers must finish quickly before the recovering defender evens up the duel.
Intermediate7–14 players15–25 min
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Save and Fast Counter-Attack With a Throw to the Flank
Goalkeeper transition drill: after the save, a quick overarm throw to the winger breaking into the flank, with a striker pressing the distribution.
Intermediate5–8 players15–25 min
Frequently asked questions
What is a rondo and what is it for?
A rondo is a possession game in a small space with a numerical advantage (4v1, 5v2...). It trains one-touch passing, body orientation, passing lines and counter-pressing in very little space.
How many players do I need for a small-sided game?
From 3v3 up to 7v7. Small-sided games with neutrals let you work on overloads and transitions with groups of 8 to 16 players.