Rondo with Counter | Win the Ball and Flip to Attack Right Away

Overview

• Run it with 6 players (three teams of 2)
• Use a tight space — a 4 x 4-meter area is the guide
• Best for players who already have a decent feel on the ball
• Works for every age group from U12 and up

Objectives

• Sharpen how cleanly your players keep the ball in tight spaces
• Train the split-second switch from winning the ball to attacking
• Get players finding creative solutions inside a small area
• Build defensive focus and a fast jump into attack at the same time

Setup

Three teams of two share a small area. Two teams keep the ball moving while one team presses — and the moment the pressers win it, they go straight for goal.

1) Split 6 players into three teams of 2

2) Set up a 4 x 4-meter square with small marker goals on the end lines

3) Two teams (4 players) keep the ball inside the area while one team (2 players) presses

4) The second they win the ball, the pressing team attacks the opponent’s marker goal right away

5) After a set time (2-3 minutes), rotate the roles

6) Every team gets a turn attacking, defending, and pressing