Week 24 3 Zone 6v6 + 4N Rondo

Instructions/Setup:

This practice takes place in a 3-zone setup with a 6v6 game and 4 neutral players. The aim is to develop fast passing, quick decision-making, and movement under pressure. Set up three zones on the field. Two neutral players are positioned at the front of the zones, and the rest of the players are split into two teams of six. The neutral players act as the key distributors, and the team must pass from one neutral player to the opposite neutral player, while ensuring that the ball passes through all zones. Points are awarded based on how quickly the team moves the ball through the zones and to the front, with additional points given for fewer touches and quicker passes. If the team fulfills the required actions within a certain time limit, extra points are rewarded.

Coaching Notes:

• Passing speed and timing – Emphasize quick, accurate passing to move the ball swiftly through the zones. Players should aim to minimize the number of touches and pass as quickly as possible to speed up the transition from one zone to another.

• Movement off the ball – Encourage players to constantly move to provide passing options. Off-the-ball movement is key to maintaining fluid play and ensuring that the ball can move efficiently through the zones, keeping the game fast-paced.

• Awareness of space – Players need to be aware of the space available in each zone and look for opportunities to exploit it. Encourage players to position themselves in open areas to facilitate quick, unpressured passes.

• Competition and intensity – Reinforce the importance of keeping the pace of play high and competing to fulfill the challenge within the set time. The competition element should push players to maintain high intensity, making fewer mistakes under pressure.

Progression 1: Add Defenders in Zones

Introduce one or two defenders in the zones, increasing the pressure on the players to pass faster and with greater accuracy. The defenders will force the attacking team to adapt their passing strategy and work harder to maintain possession.

Focus: Develop decision-making under pressure and improve the ability to pass accurately with fewer touches while maintaining possession in a contested environment.

Progression 2: Decrease Time Limit

Shorten the time limit for completing the passing sequence, challenging players to increase their tempo and accuracy. Players will need to focus on making quicker decisions and executing precise passes to meet the time requirements.

Focus: Increase the urgency of passing and decision-making, fostering faster play and improved reaction time under time constraints, while maintaining quality and precision in the passing sequence.