61-P11 · Opposed practice · U15 up to adult
4 v 4 + 3 Possession Transfer Rondo
4 v 4 + 3 Possession Transfer Rondo is an opposed practice for U15 up to adult teams (16 players, 30 × 45 yards) that works on passing, support play and switching play.
This practice reinforces key principles of the 433 formation, focusing on controlled build-up play and quick transitions.
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1:50 - Age group
- U15 up to adult
- Players
- 16 players
- Area
- 30 × 45 yards (1/3 Pitch)
- Time
- 30–40 minutes
- Goalkeeper
- No
- Coaches
- 1
- Practice type
- Opposed practice
- Coach level
- Advanced (B Licence)
How it's set up
This practice aligns with the principles of a 433 formation and takes place in a 45 by 30-yard rondo area divided into two sections. Each side operates in a 5 v 4+3 build-up shape, where the objective is to complete 10 consecutive passes before utilising one of the wide floaters to switch the ball to the opposite section. If defenders regain possession, they must quickly combine to find an outside floater to earn a point. Coaches should rotate defenders and attackers, keeping track of scores to foster a competitive environment, awarding points for successful switches as well as regains followed by floater connections.
Key coaching points
- Keep width to stretch defenders and move into space to receive
- Focus on quick, accurate passing to maintain possession
- Constant scanning for floaters to switch play
Also in the full practice
- 2 progressions to make it harder as your players improveIn Club
- 3 player questions to check understanding during the practiceIn Club
- The coach-led video (1:50) how to set it up and deliver itIn Club
- Add it to your team's Dugout drop it into a session plan with your warm-up and gameIn Club
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