Progressive Rondo | Central Switch Drill

Overview

• 11 players (split them into 6 in one 4-2 zone, 2 in the middle, and 6 in the other 4-2 zone)
• Field size 40 x 30m — adjust it to fit your space
• Three zones: wide rondo zones on both sides, a tight battle zone in the middle

Objectives

• Build quick ball movement across multiple zones
• Sharpen passing decisions and execution under pressure
• Speed up how fast your whole team switches play
• Get players valuing possession and learning to build organized attacks

Setup

This is a rondo-based session for working ball movement across zones and switching play.

1）Split the field into three zones. Set up wide 4-2 rondo zones on both sides and a tight 2v2 battle zone in the middle.

2）The attacking team starts by keeping the ball in Zone A (4-2 rondo, 6 players). Have them hold possession and move it forward quickly without losing it.

3）The two defenders in the middle zone press hard. The attackers need to beat those two and move the ball over to Zone B (the 4-2 on the other side).

4）Getting the ball into Zone B counts as one successful rep. Then rotate roles so another team attacks.

5）Run it on a set time or a target number of successful reps.