59-P2 · Rondo · U12 up to adult
Defending as a Pair
Defending as a Pair is a rondo for U12 up to adult teams (7 players, 15 × 15 yards) that works on passing, defending and penetration.
Develop your players’ defensive awareness and coordination with this dynamic rondo.
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1:56 - Age group
- U12 up to adult
- Players
- 7 players
- Area
- 15 × 15 yards (1/8 Pitch)
- Time
- 25–30 minutes
- Goalkeeper
- No
- Coaches
- 1
- Practice type
- Rondo
- Coach level
- Intermediate (C Licence)
How it's set up
Develop your players’ defensive awareness and coordination with this dynamic rondo. Focused on teamwork, this practice challenges defenders to press, cover, and communicate effectively while possession players work to break lines and move the ball with purpose. Perfect for coaches looking to improve defensive partnerships, pressing intelligence, and quick reactions under pressure.
Key coaching points
- Press and cover as a pair - close passing angles
- Work together to trap the possession team in the corners
- Recognise gaps to play penetrating passes through the channel
Also in the full practice
- 1 progression to make it harder as your players improveIn Club
- The coach-led video (1:56) 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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