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Technical

Activation Rondos — 4v2 Moving

Four groups of five or six

Theme

Technical

Duration

20 min

Players (min–rec–max)

22–22–22

Equipment

cones, balls, bibs

Set-up

Four groups of five or six. 4v2 rondos with the instruction to play quickly and make it look easy. When defenders win it, the last two to touch it go in the middle. Light tempo, but sharp — emphasise quality of touch over effort.

Coaching points

  • First touch away from the defender, not toward them
  • Communicate constantly — loud and early so your teammate knows what is on
  • Defenders: read the body shape of the passer to anticipate the direction

Progressions

  • Move the rondo grid every three minutes to keep players alert
  • One-touch only for one minute to sharpen finishing touch quality