Trigger of when to is the ball leaving the foot of the passing player when he/she is looking at the ball. Defending player presses the receiving player by quick movement as the ball is travelling and then goes tight on the receiving player who must look up to see where to play the pass causing mistakes and missed passes or the presser blocks the pass. In each case the presser has a chance to win the ball.

Passing and receiving

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.

Rondos
11 -18

Rondo: Win Possession, Play Forward, Score

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Written by Dave Clarke

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High-tempo rondo leading to breakout attacks and finishing, developing possession, pressing triggers, transitions, and final-third delivery.

Coaching Objectives

Players learn to keep possession under pressure, execute quick passing combinations, recognise transition moments, and finish attacks. Defenders develop pressing angles, win-backs, breakouts, decision-making and attacking quickly once possession changes.

Drill Setup

25 Mins
16 Players
2 Goals
2 sets Bibs
30 x 25 y

What the Players Do

Drill Setup Time: 18–24 minutes (3 x 6–8 mins rounds) Area: Inner Rondo Square: 9m x 9m Outer Playing Box: 30m x 25m (adjust to age)…

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