4v2 Rondo
Possession team keeps the ball inside a 20 × 15 m grid while two defenders press to regain and switch roles.
- 12 min
- 6–8 players
Drill · U10
Compass Keepaway 4v1
Four outside players protect the ball in a compact square while one defender presses; each pass should move the defender and reveal the next support angle.
- Duration
- 12 min
- Players
- 5–8 (ideal 5)
- Passing
- Possession
- Scanning
- First Touch
Set the square
Step 1 of 2
Four attackers hold the corners while the defender starts in the middle and the ball begins at one corner.
Coaching points
- Receive side-on so your first touch can protect the ball from pressure.
- Pass with enough pace to beat the defender, then scan before the return pass.
- Support on a new angle rather than standing behind the defender.
Equipment
- Ball · 1 per square
- Corner markers · 4
- Defender bib · 1
Progressions
- Increase pressure Add a second defender only when the group can retain the ball with purposeful movement.
- Give more time Enlarge the square and allow unlimited touches until players recognise safe support angles.
