88-P8 · Rondo · U12–U17
5 v 3 Press & Switch Rondos
5 v 3 Press & Switch Rondos is a rondo for U12–U17 teams (10 players, 20 × 35 yards) that works on defending, compactness and defensive transition.
This high-intensity wave rondo sharpens defenders' pressing skills, collective movement, and quick transitions.
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2:50 - Age group
- U12–U17
- Players
- 10 players
- Area
- 20 × 35 yards (1/4 Pitch)
- Time
- 30 minutes
- Goalkeeper
- No
- Coaches
- 1
- Practice type
- Rondo
- Coach level
- Advanced (B Licence)
How it's set up
This practice takes place in a 20 by 35-yard area and focuses on developing defenders ability to press as a unit, regain and transfer possession. We setup by creating two 15 by 15-yard rondo zones, with a 5-yard zone between them. To begin, we have a 5 v 3 rondo in one zone, with two players on the defending team waiting in the other zone. The objective for the defenders is to press to win possession, before transferring the ball to teammates in the other rondo zone. The three defenders will join their teammates in the other zone, now becoming the possession team, while three players from the other team sprint across now looking to win possession. If the possession team make 10 successful passes, they are awarded with a goal.
Key coaching points
- Press as a unit to win possession - high levels of communication
- Positioning to block off passing lanes and intercept
- Timing moments to press with a high intensity - pressing triggers
Also in the full practice
- 3 progressions to make it harder as your players improveIn Club
- 2 player questions to check understanding during the practiceIn Club
- The coach-led video (2:50) how to set it up and deliver itIn Club
- Add it to your team's Dugout drop it into a session plan with your warm-up and gameIn Club
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