Rondo Activation Warm Up

Objective

• -Warm up with the ball and a game feel
• -Sharpen passing and body shape early
• -Get the group talking from the first minute

Setup

1. 1One or two rondo circles of six to eight players.
2. 2Two defenders in bibs per circle.
3. 3Coach with spare balls to keep it flowing.

How to play

1. 1Free touch for two minutes, then two touch, then one touch.
2. 2Defender who wins the ball swaps with the player at fault.
3. 3Finish with a 60 second maximum pass challenge.

Progressions

• +One touch only
• +Reduce the circle size

Regressions

• -Three defenders removed to one
• -Larger circle

Variations

• -Add a bounce player in the middle
• -Split into two competing rondos

Common mistakes

• -Cold, sloppy first passes
• -Feet planted after passing
• -Silence around the circle