4v2 Transition with screening player. A player can drop into the central zone to aid transition of the ball:
- Receive to play forward
- Bounce pass for someone else to play forward
- Movement may create a passing lane for the ball to go forward, bypassing them
Rondo 2⃣
Two Rondos are running and we have 2 allocated Playmakers who need to be alert as either rondo can use them at anytime.
Progression shown: Implement a rotation on the Playmakers
Rondo 3⃣
Scanning practice. Two players are working on passing but also need to be constantly scanning and ready because when the ball is transferred they need to quickly rotate as shown.
Rondo 4⃣
Working on:
▪️ The split pass
▪️ Patience
▪️ Denying the split pass
▪️ Finishing
Rondo 5⃣
A bit of fun. When the defender wins the ball, it's a race to the furthest away cones. The last 1 there will start in the middle.
Reactions and resilience work. It's not always the fairest game, but either is football.
Rondo 6⃣
4v2 With finishing and transition. Complete 10 passes to score in any goal, or win the ball and score in any goal.
On losing the ball work on counter pressing to win it back.
Rondo 7⃣
6v3 Counter pressing Rondo.
If you or your teammate lose the ball, try and win it back before the opposition secure possession.
Rondo 8⃣
3v1 Aiming to play a pass through the central area. Win this happens the passing and receiving player will play 2v2 against the other plays to either goal.
I utilize the bonus ball method often in this Rondo to prolong the 2v2s.
Rondo 9⃣
Used often for GKs to work on their footwork and playing out from the back. On transition they must be ready to deal with any shots.
Rondo 1⃣0⃣
Introduction to pressing triggers.
4v2 With the other defenders deciding when to press the ball. Choose wisely, as when you decide to do this the other team are free to breakout towards goal.
Rondo 1⃣1⃣
Counter attacking rondo.
Be ruthless to get across the line:
▪️ Forward runs
▪️ Penetrating passes
▪️ Dribbling at speed
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One of the most enjoyable programmes I've implemented during my time as a coach. Maybe you can take some ideas from, 'Tall & Tiny Footballers.'
Sessions encouraged adults to join in the fun and create a positive learning environment for the children ⚽️🏃♀️
Initially reviewing some of our programmes for roughly 3 to 5 year olds, I found:
▪️ Coaches having difficulty engaging the group
▪️ More 'sit' and 'listen' than 'run' and 'fun'
▪️ Lace tying, bathroom breaks and babysitting
▪️ Coaches stressed when they should be smiling
Education was key. Taster sessions with parents, carers or older siblings solidified my belief that children take a lot more on board by copying than listening!
Adults were not in the sessions to coach their children, they were there to play! And the children quickly copied.