6v3 Three-Team Transfer Rondo

A three-team transfer rondo that links possession in one zone with a switch into the opposite zone. It develops patience, line-breaking passes, support around the ball and rapid defensive transition.

Maintain possession and transfer the ball between zones while reacting to defensive movement.
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1
Players
9
Duration
14 min
Equipment
Balls, Cones
Difficulty
Advanced
Age group
U11–U18
Type
Possession

Organization

Create two adjacent 16x14m zones. Two teams of three combine as the six possession players while the third team defends with three. After a defined number of passes, the ball must be transferred into the opposite zone and players adjust.

Coaching Points

Create an angle for the transfer pass; Move defenders before switching zones; Support the receiver immediately; Scan the opposite zone early; Defenders sprint to press after the transfer

Progressions

  • Require the transfer pass to break a central gate between zones.

Regressions

  • Allow free transfer between zones after three completed passes.
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