6. AFC AJAX: 4 v 4 (+1) Corner To Corner Possession Exercise

Objective

We work on passing, moving possession play and pressing.

Description

Each team consists of 2 central players, 2 kaasters positioned in each corner diagonally opposite and we have a

central neutral playmaker. The aim is to play the ball from corner to corner, but with a minimum of 3 passes in the

central zone.

The coach can vary the speci!c outcomes (number of passes before playing the ball in to a kaaster). The coach

should concentrate on both the possession team and the 2 defender’s ability when outnumbered.

The central neutral player can be limited to 1 or 2 touch, or simply instructed to play quickly where possible (and

should be a player who demonstrates the ability to be a playmaker with his o" ball movement and high levels of

passing consistency).

Coaching Points

1. The coach can vary the number of passes required per team, the maximum number of touches per neutral or

kaaster player and number of players per team.

2. As the kaasters are instructed to act as rebound players with only 1 touch allowed, the coach is expected to

emphasise the importance of the players’ positioning to provide the kaasters with options.