Players position themselves in a circle and keep possession from 2 defenders. Size of the cirecl will vary depending on ability. Tighter the cirecl, the harder the rondo.
First Line Pass This refers to a pass that is usually to the teammate on either side of you and doesnât bypass a defender Second Line Pass This is a pass which goes past the defenders but not through the space in the between them. Third Line Pass This is the pass that goes between the two defenders and is often referred to as the âSplit Passâ This is the option you want your players to look for and create.
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