Soccer Passing Drill
Rondo to Counter Goals
A 4v2 keep-away in a square. If the 2 defenders win the ball, they race out and score in one of 2 small goals. Keep the ball, and react fast when you lose it.
Step 1 of 6
4 keep the ball away from 2 defenders (D) in the square. 6 passes in a row is a point.
- Time
- 15 min
- Players
- 6–8
- Ages
- 9–18U10–U19
- Pace
- Intense
Works on
- Passing
- Ball control
- Defending
Set up
- Mark a 12 x 12 yard square. Put a small goal about 10 yards off two opposite sides, facing the square.
- 4 attackers stand on the sides of the square, 2 defenders in the middle.
- Keep spare balls by the square so play can start again quickly.
- Space
- 12 x 12 yard square, a small goal 10 yards off two sides
- You need
- 2 small pop-up goals · 4 cones · Spare balls · Pinnies for the defenders
How to play
- The 4 keep the ball away from the 2 defenders. 6 passes in a row is a point.
- If a defender wins the ball, the 2 defenders may leave the square and score in either goal.
- The 4 try to win it back before the defenders score.
- After a score or a point, the coach plays a new ball in. Switch defenders every 2 minutes.
Coaching points
- Move along your side so there is always an open passing lane.
- Pass to your teammate’s far foot, so they can play on with one touch.
- Defenders: one presses the ball, the other cuts off the pass through the middle.
- Lost the ball? Everyone reacts at once and chases.
Easier
Make the square bigger, play 5v2, or 4 passes in a row is a point.
Harder
Two touches only, a smaller square, or the defenders must score within 6 seconds of winning the ball.
Run it at your next practice
With a free account, put Rondo to Counter Goals in a practice plan with its minutes and water breaks. At the field the clock moves on to the next drill by itself.