Want quick, repeatable training that builds comfort on the ball and speeds decision-making? Focus your next session on three compact drills that teach the principles behind Tiki Taka: tight support, angled runs, and fast downward passes. These exercises fit a 30–40 minute practice and work with limited space and player numbers.

Drills and coaching cues

• 6v6 grid rondo — Use a 20x20m grid. Two defenders press; rotating attackers must keep one-touch rhythm. Cue: eyes up before receiving, head-fake to create passing lanes.
• Third-man runs — In 4v4+2, encourage the free players to act as third-man support. Cue: move to half-turned positions, not directly behind the ball; plant one foot to open passing angles.
• Progressive finishing — After a set number of passes, add a target or goal. This links patient possession to purposeful penetration. Cue: keep tempo but change rhythm when penetration opens.

Use the embedded clip below for a short visual reference of movement and spacing. Run each drill in 3 blocks (6–8 minutes work, 2 minutes feedback) and measure success by the number of controlled penetrations rather than raw possession time.

If you want an off-field study in pattern and flow, visit Tiki Taka for a different take on rhythm and risk management. Quick takeaway: prioritize support angles and tempo control—those two factors convert possession into consistent scoring opportunities.