Football/Soccer Session (Difficult): 6v4 Formation - Directional Rondo

6v4 Formation - Directional Rondo (15 mins)

Structure:

Width of 20 x 15 yard box. GK on one side. 2 nets on opposite side for def. GK to serve ball to DEF of ATT team

Zones: 3 and 4

Training load: moderate to high - 3 sets of 3 min 1 min res WRR 3:1

Strategy:

Team in 6 maintain possess ball to get 4 passes before shooting on GK. When DEF wins ball, looking to score on small nets.

Key Factors: Quick combinations to move the ball fast. Keep ball moving smoothly before moving quickly. Players off the ball need to get into space quickly. Be creative with runs into space.

Tactics:

1) DEF receive ball, looking to play forward and break lines of DEF

2) MF player to show central, looking to receive 1/2 turn, in pocket, looking to play forward. OR creating space for ST to receive

3) When pass is played to MF player, or to ST, opposite DEF looking for overlapping run into Zone 3/4.

4) Original DEF to stay in Central Channel, zone 2 

Progressions:

Reduce area

Reduce touches

increase amount of passes