Technical
Confidence Rondo — 5v2 Keep-Ball
Three simultaneous 5v2 rondos at a relaxed pace; this is about touch quality and enjoyment, not suffering
Theme
Technical
Duration
25 min
Players (min–rec–max)
21–21–21
Equipment
cones, bibs, balls
Set-up
Three simultaneous 5v2 rondos at a relaxed pace; this is about touch quality and enjoyment, not suffering. Defenders rotate out after 10 consecutive passes conceded. Keep the atmosphere light — you want them laughing, not gasping.
Coaching points
- Quick and clean — this is what good looks like, not complicated
- Encourage each other; positive noise only in this one
- Defenders: still work — lazy defending in the rondo makes you lazy in the game
Progressions
- One-touch only for the top technical players — Navas, Barnock, Hurter — to keep them honest
- Allow defenders to 'escape' by winning the ball and completing three passes — makes them invested