Rondo 8v5+2 (8v4+2) in two zones
Description:
Pitch 20 x 25m divided in two zones. Players staying like on drawing, 7 players outside + one inside (4 players outside one zone and 3 out the second one zone). Besides, we have the opponent team, with three players in the first one and two players in the second one zone and two players out the field as wingers. The blue team plays the possession game, and white cooperates in two groups (lines) and tries to receive one of passes and get the ball to passes to one of winger or score to one of the small goal. The blue team after losing the ball, try to quick press, win the ball and rebuild shape in attack. The game is continued. Time of the work for defenders define the coach.
Rules:
- players on common lines are not allowed to play (pass) to each other
- defenders are not allowed to change the zones
- 1 - 2 touches (blue team)
- possibility to define a limit of passes in one zone (max 5 passes)
The blue team.
- quick ball circulation
- creating the passing lines - options for the player with the ball
- move out from the shadow
- quick reaction to regain the ball after losing it and rebuild shape in attack.
The white team.
- close distance between players
- communications
- teamwork in pressure, support, and assistance.
- making the decisions (press, retreat)
- cut the passings lines (close the space)
- reading the intentions of the opponent
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