Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): Rondo with Target Player

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Aoife Kelliher

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Aoife Kelliher
Name: Aoife Kelliher
City: Cork
Country: Ireland
Membership: Adult Member
Sport: Football/Soccer
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Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Rondo with Target Player

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Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Rondo with Target Player
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Rondo with Target Player (10 mins)

Objective: Retaining possession while waiting for a good pass to find a central target player

Organisation:

  • 20 x20 yard area approx 6 v2
  • Pair players that work in the middle from their unit
  • Players try to maintain possession. If a nominated player receives a pass in the central red square they score a point. The nominated player cannot stay in the red box, transition in and out.
  • Rotate central pair after 1 minute.
Coaching Points:
  • Quality of pass – pace, weight and accuracy
  • Individual movement to receive pass, open body shape, first touch
  • Individual skills to get out of tight spaces
  • Decision making
  • Timing for central pass

Progression:

  • Add 2/3 touch condition.
  • Increase number of defenders 6 v 3
  • Reduce the size of the grid

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