4 v 2 switch of play

Goal:

Passing

Soccer Tactics

Equipment

5 markers
2 vests
Balls

Preparation

Playing Area: 10×10 meters / 11×11 yds
Players: 6
Duration: 18 minutes
Series: 3 of 5 minutes each with 1 minute of passive recovery between sets

Summary

4 v 2 rondo on two triangles

Secondary Objectives

Possession, Receiving, Receiving to turn, Body shape, Intercepting, Reaction time, Awareness, Vestibular information, Peripheral vision, Oriented control, Losing your marker, Pass, Positioning, Intercepting, Possession triangles, Screening the defensive line

Organization

Create two triangles side by side with sides measuring 5 meters. The two defenders stand inside each triangle. The players who must maintain possession stand outside the sides of the triangles, as shown in the picture.

Description

The objective of the outside players is to maintain possession of the ball; they must always pass the ball within the triangles without the inside defenders intercepting it
The player in the space between the two triangles has the objective of passing the ball from one triangle to the other whenever possible (switch play)
When the inside defender recovers the ball, they take the place of the player whose pass they intercepted

Rules

Playing with two touches
Passes must always be made within the triangles
Defenders only play within their own triangle

Variations

Change the maximum number of touches
When the inside player recovers the ball, they must be able to take it outside the playing field; in this way, we encourage a reaction to both the positive transition of the defender and the negative transition of the outside players

Coaching Points

For players in possession of the ball:
- It is very important that the rondo is performed at maximum intensity
- Pay attention to the player's body orientation, checking that they are “open” in the direction of play and their teammates
- The pass must be made with the right intensity
- Pay attention to the time between control and pass, trying to reduce it
- The ankle must remain rigid when touching the ball, paying attention to the point of impact of the foot on the ball
- Pay attention to the direction and distance of the supporting foot from the ball
- The technical movement must be performed with the head up: encourage players to focus their attention on the game, making ball control automatic
- Encourage players to think before the ball arrives
- Try to gradually encourage your players to play one-touch
For players not in possession of the ball:
- Pay attention to body posture: knees bent, torso upright, eyes on the ball
- Pay attention to the frequency of footwork, encouraging defenders to always be ready for a sudden change of direction