Rondo 5v2

Description

An advanced rondo with 5 attackers against 2 defenders in a larger grid. The extra defender forces quicker decision-making and better angles of support. If defenders win the ball or force it out, the last two passers become the new defenders.

Setup

Mark a 10x10 yard grid with cones. 5 players on the outside, 2 defenders in the middle. One ball. Rotate defenders on interception or every 90 seconds. Keep score: 10 consecutive passes = 1 point for attackers.

Coaching Points

• +Triangles everywhere — always form passing triangles around the defenders
• +Do not hide behind a defender, show yourself in passing lanes
• +Speed of thought is more important than speed of pass
• +Communicate with calls like "turn" or "man on"
• +Defenders work as a pair — one presses, one covers the next passing lane

Progressions

1. 1.One-touch only for attackers
2. 2.Allow attackers to play through the middle (not just around the edge)
3. 3.Shrink the grid to 8x8 for increased pressure
4. 4.Play "split the defenders" — passing between both defenders = 3 bonus points

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