10-P1 · Rondo · U9 up to adult
Defensive Pressure: Rondo Based
Defensive Pressure: Rondo Based is a rondo for U9 up to adult teams (11 players, 20 × 20 yards) that works on defending, compactness and press and cover.
This 7 v 2 rondo is aimed at recognising moments to press as a pair.
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1:13 - Age group
- U9 up to adult
- Players
- 11 players
- Area
- 20 × 20 yards (1/8 Pitch)
- Time
- 15–30 minutes
- Goalkeeper
- Yes
- Coaches
- 1
- Practice type
- Rondo
- Coach level
- Beginner (D Licence)
How it's set up
This Rondo is Practice 1 of Theme 10: Defensive Pressure and is based off a 3511 Formation as you can see. This is played in a 20 by 20 Yard area with a 10 by 10 central square for the single player (8) to combine and break the defensive line of 2 Blue midfielders who look to win the ball. Our midfield pair, must avoid being split with a through pass, by not leaving large gaps for the opposition to play through.
Key coaching points
- Tactical | Keep play on outside, no gaps for pass to be played through
- Psych | Recognition of right time to press, being aggressive in decisions
- Technical | Apply correct defending technique in pressing phase
Also in the full practice
- 2 progressions to make it harder as your players improveIn Club
- 3 player questions to check understanding during the practiceIn Club
- The coach-led video (1:13) 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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