Rondos and Defensive Transitions: Speed of Passing and Small-Sided Games

This training session focuses on developing defensive transitions after losing possession in rondos, while working on speed of passing, possession, and attacking phases in tight spaces with outside support.

Drill #1

Defensive transitions after loss in rondo games

Immediate reaction work upon losing possession through successive rondo sequences. Ideal as a warm-up for a session focused on counter-pressing....

Drill #2

Fast Play: Speed of Passing and Play

Through a quick play exercise with support, your players work on the speed of ball movement in the short passing game and finding the available teammate....

Drill #3

5v5 attacking game with 4 support players in tight spaces

Used by RB Leipzig under Julian Nagelsmann, this transition drill is ideal for working on counter-pressing as well as vertical play, a trademark of the new German tactical school....

Drill #4

Possession game and attacking transition with 3 teams of 5

Inspired by a session from José Mourinho at Real Madrid, this exercise focuses on working on the attacking-defensive transitions in the high area of the field. The intensity you demand from your players upon losing the ball will be key during this drill....

Session Objectives & Focus Areas

Counter-pressing Defensive recovery / Tracking back Attacking transition Defensive transition Overload Rondos Support Counterattack Transition Possession

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