Rondo 4v1

Objective

Sharpen quick decision-making and one- or two-touch passing under pressure.

Equipment

• Ball
• Cones

Instructions

1. 1

   Mark a 8x8 yard square. Four players position on the outside, one defender in the middle.

2. 2

   Outside players pass to keep possession from the defender.

3. 3

   Maximum two touches. If the defender wins the ball or forces it out, the player who lost it goes in the middle.

4. 4

   Run for 5 minutes continuously.

Coaching Points

• ✓ Move along your side of the square after passing to create a better angle.
• ✓ Play away from the defender — use the player the defender is furthest from.
• ✓ Communicate constantly — call for the ball or signal with a hand.

Variations

• → One-touch only for advanced groups.
• → Expand to 6v2 in a larger square for a more complex version.