Soccer Possession

4v2 Rondo

A classic possession drill where 4 attackers keep the ball from 2 defenders in a tight grid.

15 minDuration
6 playersGroup size
IntermediateDifficulty
10×10 mSpace needed
Bibs, 1 ballEquipment

Setup

Mark a 10×10 m square. 4 attackers on the outside, 2 defenders in the middle.

Instructions

  1. Attackers must complete 10 consecutive passes without the defenders touching the ball.
  2. If a defender wins the ball, the attacker who lost it becomes a defender.
  3. Rotate defenders every 90 seconds if they can't win the ball.

Coaching Points

✓ Encourage one- and two-touch passing.
✓ Receivers should open their body and show for the ball.
✓ Defenders work in pairs — one press, one cover.

Progressions

→ Limit to one-touch only.
→ Add a neutral player to make it 5v2.
→ Shrink the grid to increase pressure.

Want to add drills directly to a session plan?

View Premium
possession rondo passing pressure
← Back to Drill Library