Rondo

Objective

• -Keep the ball under pressure with quick decisions
• -Find and use the free player
• -Press as a pair out of possession

Setup

1. 1Mark a square.
2. 2Four attackers outside, one per side; two defenders inside.
3. 3Spare balls with the coach for fast restarts.

How to play

1. 1Outside players keep possession, moving along their side only.
2. 2Defenders swap with whoever loses the ball.
3. 3Count consecutive passes and set a team target.

Progressions

• +Two touch, then one touch
• +Add a central pivot
• +3 points for a split pass

Regressions

• -Bigger square
• -5v2 with unlimited touches

Variations

• -Two rondos with promotion/relegation
• -Break out to a corner gate after 8 passes

Common mistakes

• -Slow passing that lets defenders set
• -Flat, static support angles
• -Defenders pressing individually