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Classic Possession Rondo - 4v2

10-20 min Group 4 cones, 1 soccer ball, bibs
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Goal
Complete 10 consecutive passes for a 'point' while defenders try to win the ball as quickly as possible.
Setup
Create a 10x10 yard square using cones. Place 4-6 attackers on the lines of the square and 1-2 defenders in the center.
Drill Instructions
1. Attackers must stay on or near their designated lines. 2. Attackers move the ball to keep it away from the defenders in the middle. 3. If a defender touches the ball or it goes out of bounds, the attacker who lost it switches places with that defender.
Coach Tip
Keep your hips open to the field so you can see your teammates and the defender at the same time.
Avoid
Standing flat-footed or waiting for the ball to reach you; always move to support the player with the ball.
Adjust on the fly
Make it easier
Enlarge the square to 12x12 yards or reduce the number of defenders to just one.
Make it harder
Limit all attackers to a mandatory one-touch or two-touch maximum.
Classic Possession Rondo - 4v2 court diagram
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