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.
Step 1Posesión en A
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Cinco contra dos a dos toques hasta ocho pases.
Objective
Keep possession with a numerical advantage, recognise the moment to switch zones and press immediately after a loss or a switch.
Organisation
Two 10x10 m squares side by side. In each, five possession players around the sides (one may play inside). Two pressers in bibs start in one square. Spare balls next to each zone.
Development
- 1The five possession players in zone A circulate the ball with two touches while the two pressers hunt.
- 2After eight passes a player plays a long, low pass to the other square and the pressers must sprint across to press there.
- 3The receiving group tries to string eight passes together before switching the ball back.
- 4If the pressers win the ball or it leaves the square, the player responsible and the nearest team-mate become the pressers.
- 5Three-minute sets; the possession players win with four consecutive switches without a loss.
Coaching points4
- Pass with the foot furthest from the presser and open the body for the next pass.
- The inside player offers a short line and hides from the presser with small movements.
- Prepare the switch: pin both pressers on one side before playing long.
- After the switch the pressers press as a pair: one to the ball, one closing the inside pass.
Common mistakes3
- Playing first time without control when the presser is far away and giving the ball away.
- A telegraphed switch with a lofted pass.
- Pressers running in a straight line and arriving late.
Variations3
- Switch zones only with a first-time pass.
- A neutral player who can play in both zones.
- Three pressers against six possession players per zone.
Progressions2
- One touch for the possession players after the switch.
- Switch after five passes.
Regressions2
- 12x12 m squares and free touches.
- Switch zones with no minimum number of passes.
Tips
- Count the passes out loud so everyone knows the score.
- Rotate the pressers on time if they cannot win the ball within a minute.