TRAINING DRILLS

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Ball retention drills to improve passing accuracy, support play and decision-making under pressure.

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Diagram of the 4v2 transfer drill

4v2 transfer

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Seven players are organized into three pairs and one neutral Exercise takes place inside a 10x20 yard area with a halfway line One pair starts as the defending team, one pair starts on the outside, one pair acts as target players and neutral stays in the middle Ball starts on one side and a 4v2 is created with the possession team looking to complete 5 passes before transferring it across to the other target player As the ball is transferred, the wide pairing move in support and a new 4v2 is created defending team is constantly pressing Games last 2 min, and then rotate positions .

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Diagram of the 5v3+G.K drill

5v3+G.K

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Here grid is round and central grid is triangular for G.K area. THere are 5 attackers and 3 defeneders, 1 G.K. G.K should not move out of the grid. The ball should not go out of the round grid. 5 attackers can start passing between them. if the passes goes between the triangular grid for 3 times continuosly the defenders and g.k gets 5 pushups as a penalty. If the G.K or Defenders took the ball between 2 mins then attackers willl do pushups the same. its keepes engage the 3 position of the players and also including G.K . This improves the passing and fast decision making and also forecsting thinking between players to react proactively in pitch. 5 repetitions and 2min each rept. after 2 min defenders can rotate

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Diagram of the 6v3 to 4v2 rondo drill

6v3 to 4v2 rondo

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Set up a rectangular pitch divided into two equal zones, with two posts at each end (total of 4). Begin with 6 attackers and 3 defenders. The game starts in one zone as a 4v2 possession game—4 attackers versus 2 defenders. The goal for the attackers is to maintain possession and then transfer the ball to the other zone. When the ball is played into the second zone, only the required number of attackers (2) move into the next zone, and 2 others follow, creating a new 4v2 situation in that zone. This movement must be timed so that as the ball moves, the right number of players arrive to maintain the 4v2 structure—no standing or waiting players are involved. Defenders shift dynamically and rotate as needed. If the defenders win the ball, they quickly try to score in either of the two nearest posts. This drill develops possession under pressure, intelligent off-the-ball movement, communication, and defensive transition.

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Diagram of the 6v4 goal area drill

6v4 goal area

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4V4 in the goal area is the start on this drill where 2 players from one team will stay outside the grid and act as the wing players. So, there will be 6v4. inside the grid is 4v4. This brings the attackers to give a counter and defenders to build and finish it. 6 act as defenders and 4 act as the attackers but they will also change as defenders.denfenders will be also attackers Key coaching points possession,finishing,passing,team work,communication,shooting,

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Diagram of the 8v2 move free cone drill

8v2 move free cone

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8 attackers in circle and 2 defenders inside the grid and here 2 cones will there for one players in left and right once the player start passing the player will run to the free cones the defenders should recover the ball. There will be 2 free space the player can run to any free cone. Attackers should pass with single touch and focus on filling cones. This will focus on players after pass to go for position. While filling the cone players should accelerate to the cones fast.

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Diagram of the 8v2 rondo pressing drill

8v2 rondo pressing

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This rondo has 8 attackers and 2 denfenders inside the grid . before starting the defenders stay outside the grid and when coach passes to the attackers the defenders 2 sides will press when the defenders recovers the ball they can score in hte any of the 4 goal post. if attackers make 10 consequtive passes they can score in any of the post. Once the ball is out of finished the next ball passes by the coach and another 2 defenders comes in . Key coaching points Passing,Speed,Acceleration,Pressing,quality passes,finishing,accuracy

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Diagram of the 8v4 finishing drill

8v4 finishing

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Here 8v4 rondo is focused on the 4v4 inside grid game and 4 players outside the grid who act as the attackers when the coach starts the ball to the particular team. This team passes 10times and finish it.If the defenders recovers it immediately they will score.Then coach will start to other team. after two teams get a pass then outside team will enter inside and who finish it will goes out Key coaching points Passing,Possession,Communication,DEcision making,team work,speed,mobile players

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Diagram of the Athletico 4v2 rondo drill

Athletico 4v2 rondo

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A rectangular field divided into two equal halves. Each half hosts a 4v2 rondo setup. A pole is placed on both sides at the center where the two halves meet. There are 10 players total, divided into teams of 5 pairs Starting the Drill: The coach initiates play by passing a ball to one of the attackers in one half. Two defenders stationed near the pole sprint into that half to engage in a 4v2 scenario. Attackers must complete 5 consecutive touches/passes. Once the 5 passes done they will shift to other side. The defenders sprint to the second half to apply pressure, continuing the 4v2 rondo. If defenders intercept or touch the ball, the attacking player who lost possession and their partner must sprint around the pole to transition as the next defenders. The defending pair becomes attackers and join the rondo in the half where possession resumes.: the coach supplies a new ball to the attackers to maintain flow.. Key coaching points Possession accuracy passing quality communication decision making quick transition acceleration defensive reaction fast press

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Diagram of the Transition 5v2 rondo drill

Transition 5v2 rondo

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This drill has 5 attackers and 2 defenders where normally attackers starts passing When the defenders gets the ball they can score in any 4 goal post. If the defender score the goal the attackers get pushups or front rolls as penalty. If the attacker did 10 consequtive passes then defends get the penalty as the same. Key coaching points: Possession Quality , timing of the passes support Decision making Communication Scan after gets the ball Quick transition

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