4v2 Rondo with Counter

Setup

Play starts with the goalkeeper. The goalkeeper, 4, 5 and 6 play a 4v2 rondo against the two 9’s in an 8x8 grid, with a large goal behind the goalkeeper. The opposing team scores a point for every 4 passes. The 9’s score by winning the ball and scoring in the large goal.

Focus Team’s Objective

Stay compact, work as a pair and force play in one direction.

What Opponent Focuses On

Moving the ball quickly and completing passes.

Key Coaching Points

• Speed of play.
• Staying compact.
• Forcing direction.

Possible Variations

Can put the 6 in the middle of the box and add an 8 to the bottom of the box, creating a 5v2, if it is too easy to win the ball.