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Technical Rondo — 4v1 Rotating

Groups of 5 in a 10x10 grid — four on the outside, one in the middle pressing

Theme

Technical

Duration

25 min

Players (min–rec–max)

25–25–25

Equipment

cones, bibs, balls

Set-up

Groups of 5 in a 10x10 grid — four on the outside, one in the middle pressing. Rotate the defender every 8 consecutive passes or after a turnover. Keep it relaxed; this is touch-and-feel after the run.

Coaching points

  • First touch out of feet, not stuck under the body
  • Body shape open before the ball arrives — see both the next pass and the defender
  • Defender works honestly; this isn't a free ride just because it's day one

Progressions

  • Move to 4v2 to increase pressure without raising physical load
  • Add a directional rule: must play through the defender's shadow to score a point