Try to play one touch but when a bad pass is made players can use an extra touch or control with the help of the other foot. The speed of pass will effect the receiving of the ball, too hard and it will be harder to control with one pass, too soft and the drill will be too slow.

If the speed of the ball is wrong the chances of losing the ball are much greater and so this is one of the key elements to the drill, making sure the ball is moving at a good pace. Make sure the passes are not in the air as this will make it harder to control

pass and move to unleash central midfielder

Rondos
8 -15

Central Midfielder Rondo with Counter goals

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Written by Dave Clarke

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Possession-based rondo with a central locked player while defenders counter into corner target goals on regaining possession.

Coaching Objectives

To improve ball retention under pressure, central support play, and quick transition to attack/defence when possession changes.

Drill Setup

20 Mins
7 Players
4 target Goals
7 Bibs
10 x 10 y

What the Players Do

4 attackers positioned around the outside of the square. 1 attacker locked inside a smaller central 3x3 square. 2 defenders inside the larger square. 4 mini goals placed at each corner of the…

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