97-P3 · Rondo · Ages 12–14
Keep the Ball to Score Rondo
Keep the Ball to Score Rondo is a rondo for ages 12–17 (12 players, 16 × 32 yards) that works on passing, movement and ball control.
This rondo practice enhances passing accuracy, sharpens decision-making, and improves composure under pressure in tight spaces!
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2:13 - Age group
- Ages 12–14, 15–17
- Players
- 12 players
- Area
- 16 × 32 yards (1/4 Pitch)
- Time
- 20–30 minutes
- Practice type
- Rondo
- Coach level
- Beginner (D Licence)
How it's set up
This practice takes place in a 16 by 32-yard area and is a rondo that emphasises technical passing skills and decision-making to play around or through a 2-player press. The setup involves two teams, each operating in separate boxes (half the playing area). To begin, we have a 6 v 2 rondo, with two defenders (Red 8 & 9) pressing to regain possession. The attacking team aims to complete 10 consecutive passes to earn a point. If defenders win possession, they must quickly transfer the ball to their box while the attackers attempt to counter-press and disrupt the transition. This creates a 6 v 2 rondo in the other box with the initial pressing teams’ players now the possession team, against two Blue defenders.
Key coaching points
- Off the ball movement to create passing angles to receive
- Play at a slow tempo to attract pressing players, increase tempo when looking to break lines
- Defend as a compact unit - cut off passing lanes
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 (2:13) 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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