20 min
18-20 players
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Rondo and Switch of Play in 4 Zones by Rafael Benitez (U18)
Used by Rafael Benitez at Napoli, this drill will force your players to stay constantly engaged in the game and continuously offer solutions, thanks to the rule of a maximum of 4 passes.
Description
Mark out 4 zones of approximately 20x20m and then form 2 teams of 10 players (see diagram). Then place several balls around the field.
The exercise starts with a possession game in one of the 4 zones. The rules of the exercise are very simple:
1. Players can move freely within the 4 zones.
2. ...
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