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.
- 12 min
- 5–8 players
Drill · U12
4v2 Rondo
Possession team keeps the ball inside a 20 × 15 m grid while two defenders press to regain and switch roles.
- Duration
- 12 min
- Players
- 6–8
- Possession
- Passing
- Pressing
- Scanning
Setup
Step 1 of 3
Four in possession on the outside of the grid, two defenders inside. Two-touch limit.
Coaching points
- Two touches: one to set, one to pass.
- Open your body so you can see both defenders before you receive.
- The player opposite the ball is the outlet — stay visible.
- Defenders press in a pair, never both at the same player.
Equipment
- Balls · 3
- Cones · 4 (grid corners)
- Bibs · 2
Progressions
- Harder One touch only, or add a third defender.
- Easier Unlimited touches and a bigger grid.
