Technical
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