24-P1 · Rondo · U9–U11

Rondo Transfer: Breaking high Line

Rondo Transfer: Breaking high Line is a rondo for U9–U11 teams (6 players, 8 × 16 yards) that works on passing, movement and defending.

This practice is is focused on developing possession in a 4 v 1 Rondo in a small 7 or 8 yard square, depending on player age and ability.

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Rondo Transfer: Breaking high Line: still from the Touchtight coaching video 1:00
Age group
U9–U11
Players
6 players
Area
8 × 16 yards (1/8 Pitch)
Time
20–30 minutes
Goalkeeper
No
Coaches
1
Practice type
Rondo
Coach level
Beginner (D Licence)

How it's set up

This practice is is focused on developing possession in a 4 v 1 Rondo in a small 7 or 8 yard square, depending on player age and ability. The objective is to keep possession in one half of the grid before transferring through 1 of 2 gates to the player waiting at the opposite end. A passing player now becomes a pressing player, with the pressing player becoming a player in possession. We can progress by limiting gates that can be passed through, unless certain triggers occur. i.e. one touch set to play through.

Setup diagram for Rondo Transfer: Breaking high Line: pitch area, player positions and movements
Setup diagram · tap to enlarge

Key coaching points

  1. Short, accurate side foot passing
  2. Ability to create angles quickly to keep possession
  3. Recognise when to penetrate with firm pass

Also in the full practice

  • The coach-led video (1:00) 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

Run it with your team.

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