Rondo (Part 10)

DESCRIPTION

Session 1 (Decision In Defence)

Area: 10m x 10m

Reds to keep possession. The Blue defenders are trying to win the ball and to protect it in a 2v1 against the player who gave the ball away. The defenders will work for 30 seconds before changing with players on the outside.

1. If the Red team, make ten successive passes then the Blue must repeat their time in the middle.
2. Blue team shouldn’t allow any split passes between the two defenders.
3. If the Blue team can win the ball and make five passes, then they exit the middle earlier than the time limit.

Session 2 (Practice Games)

Area: 8m x 8m (x2 areas)

Blues to keep possession. If the defenders win the ball, then they can score in any goal. The defenders will work for 45 seconds before changing with a Blue player.

1. Every defender must touch the ball before they can score a goal.
2. If every Blue player touches the ball, then they can score.
3. If the Blues can make ten passes, then they can score with a one touch finish.

Session 3 (Competition Play)

Area: 15m x 15m (x2 areas)

Blues to keep possession. The defenders will work for 45 seconds before changing with a Blue player. If the defenders win the ball, then they are looking to score in any goal.

1. Every time the Blues make ten passes then they get a goal.
2. Every time the Blues make five one touch passes then they get a goal.
3. Every time the Blues get the ball from one side to the other then it worth a goal.

COACHING POINTS

Session 1

• Press the ball quickly.
• Cover and supporting angles.
• Win the ball to keep possession.

Session 2

• Blues to keep possession, however they will have opportunities to win the ball back if they lose the ball.
• Support on, around and away from the ball.
• Possession with intent and quick play on the final actions.

Session 3

• Possession versus the defensive effort to win the ball to score.
• Speed of play to keep the ball moving quickly.
• Transferring the ball effectively through the areas.