Curated Action

4v4+4 Rondo

Soccer

4v4+4 Rondo is a reusable training action. Review its coaching notes and targets below.

Reusable training actionVideo demonstration1 min 4 sec

Training Details

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Sourceyoutube.com/watch?v=DfsY9sf-gc4
AuthorYouTube creator

4v4+4 Rondo

Popularized by Pep Guardiola as an evolution of 4v4+3. The outside team combines with four neutral jokers to retain possession, while the defending team transitions and swaps to the outside upon winning the ball.

Key points

  • Scale space across 10x15 yards (tight pressure), 15x20 yards (moderate), or 20x25 yards (expanded fitness focus)
  • Defenders immediately transition and replace the outside possession team upon winning the ball
  • The expanded 20x25 yard grid demands substantial pressing stamina from the defending unit

Common mistakes

Outside players reacting sluggishly during turnover transitions rather than counter-pressing or swapping immediately, and neutral jokers failing to offer central penetration angles.

Sets: 4Rest: 1 min 30 secEst. duration: 1 min 4 sec
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