Rondo: Transition 2v2+3

Set up

Field

Mark a 20 x 10 yard playing area and place 4 mannequins or poles centrally.

Players

6 or more players. Use 2 attackers with 1 central midfielder and two end players to keep possession against 2 defenders. The attacking players operate along the sidelines.

How it runs

1. 1.The possession team works the ball from one end to the other.
2. 2.Run continuously in 4 min work periods with 1 min rest.
3. 3.The 2 attacking players combine with 1 central midfielder in Blue and the two end players, acting as centre backs or goalkeepers, to keep possession away from the 2 Orange defenders.
4. 4.The possession group looks to maintain control and transfer the ball successfully to the opposite end.

After each rep

When possession changes, the former attacking team moves into the internal defending roles while the defenders move to the outside positions.