Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): 8 v 3 Rondo

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Set Up:

• 20 x 20 area
• Balls at one side of area
• 8 players in possession of ball
• 3 players defending

Description:

• 2-touch around the area 
• 3 defenders must win the ball for the first player to cycle out
• 10 passes or a defensive split and defenders stay in to defend for another turn
• If players in the middle chase for 120 seconds then play is stopped they are given a 1 min rest for recovery and then start again

Coaching Points:

• Movement of ball quickly 
• Weight of pass
• Quick decisions
• Body shape of player receiving the ball
• Body position of player receiving the ball 
• Body shape of the defending players
• Body position of the defending players
• Communication of both teams