Foundational Rondos
- Type: Exercise (Drills)
- Age: 10
- Phase of Play: Attacking
- Intensity (Workload): Low
- Game Phase: #05752a
- Players: 7
- Positions: 2,3,4,5,6
- Details
- Parent Category: Soccer Passing Drills
- Category: Passing Drills 9-11yrs
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Age: 10-14 yrs
Intensity: Low
Time: 18 mins
Positions: 2,3,4,5,6
Players: 7+
Area: 10x10 yrds
Passing Detail
Passing is without doubt the most important skill in the game. Without passing attacking becomes nearly impossible. “Pass and Move” was a British hit by the English Premiership team Liverpool FC back in the 90’s and while that team didn’t always practice what they sang, it did epitomize the foundation for fast, dynamic soccer, the ability to control the ball, pass and find space. The worlds best football teams are extremely competent in this area. Football teams like Barcelona and Manchester City are very strong possession (passing) based teams. As a training objective passing can be integrated into possession based exercises (rondos) as a more engaging activity for players. Also pattern play and more routine type technical passing based activities also have a place in our opinion. In pattern play the focus should be on unopposed technical execution and delivery. Soccer passing drills and pattern play typically should mirror the system of play and involve rotations where possible. Typically at the younger ages we focus on smaller rondos and quick passing patterns and coaching players on the many types of passes. To become a great passer of the football requires training and hours of practice. As we progress in the development program we start to include more complex possession based small sided games and positional games where players can execute their football passing skills in an opposed setting. Forcing the player to make quick decisions under pressure to maintain possession and still generate quality chances on goal with quality passes.
Rondo Soccer Drills
4vs4 (+3) Transition Game
Transitional rondo exercise used to develop various aspects of play in tandem. Primarily possession skills with transition to attacking and also defending. Exercise should be used positionally to develop appropriate...
23-12-2015 Hits:34430 Transition 
Darren Pitfield
Midfield Rotations Rondo
Possession activity designed to develop rotations and intelligent movement of midfielders to create supporting angles when in possession.
11-12-2015 Hits:41304 Positional Rotations Darren Pitfield
5vs2 Rondo
Develop possession skills in a transitional rondo 5vs2. Possession skills and angles of support are coached as well as quick transitions between the attacking and defending phase of the game.
09-12-2015 Hits:53834 Possession Drills Darren Pitfield
Twin Grid Rondo
Quick possession activity with position functionality in two small possession grids. Soccer rondo exercise for developing quick play.
08-12-2015 Hits:27739 Possession Drills Darren Pitfield
4-3-3 Positional Rondo
Positional rondo exercise in a 433 shape. Could be modified for other formations. Coach possession specifically in a 4-3-3 with transitions and playing tight spaces. Could be used as a...
18-01-2015 Hits:60156 Possession SSG's Darren Pitfield
Bayern Munich Pre-Game Warm Up
Possession Warm-Up rondo activity involving 11 players. Dynamic position specific technical warm-up to increase the heart rate and prepare for a match. Should be performed after a standard dynamic warm-up...
21-11-2014 Hits:41073 Warm Up Games Darren Pitfield
Quick Play with Support & Rotations
Possession activity focus on rotational movements and sharp passing interchanges. ...
13-02-2018 Hits:34617 Soccer Passing Drills 12-15yrs Darren Pitfield
Foundational Rondos
Foundation level football rondos designed to coach players in the basics and fundamentals of maintain possession in football (Soccer). ...
18-01-2018 Hits:30053 Passing Drills 9-11yrs Darren Pitfield
Diamond Rondo (5vs2)
Maintaining possession and looking to penetrate and play into midfield and forward areas in football. Establishing patient controlled possession in a diamond shape.
18-01-2018 Hits:42166 Soccer Passing Drills 12-15yrs Darren Pitfield
Playing Into Midfield Areas
Forward passing and basic tactical positioning to maintain possession prior to playing into advanced positions.
17-01-2018 Hits:43445 Soccer Passing Drills 12-15yrs Darren Pitfield
Forward Passing (4vs2)
Forward passing in a simple format designed to coach the basics of patience in possession to play forward. Coaching forward passing and movement.
19-12-2017 Hits:36221 One Touch Passing Darren Pitfield
Midfield Supportive Passing
This passing and midfield exercise involves developing play out from the defending unit through into the midfield.
18-05-2017 Hits:24838 Passing and Control Darren Pitfield
Midfield Rotations Rondo
Possession activity designed to develop rotations and intelligent movement of midfielders to create supporting angles when in possession.
11-12-2015 Hits:41304 Positional Rotations Darren Pitfield
5vs2 Rondo
Develop possession skills in a transitional rondo 5vs2. Possession skills and angles of support are coached as well as quick transitions between the attacking and defending phase of the game.
09-12-2015 Hits:53834 Possession Drills Darren Pitfield
Twin Grid Rondo
Quick possession activity with position functionality in two small possession grids. Soccer rondo exercise for developing quick play.
08-12-2015 Hits:27739 Possession Drills Darren Pitfield
Aerial Control and Aerial Passing
Drill Objective(s) Developing control skills when receiving passes off the ground. Develop aerial control skills under pressure. Develop throw in techniques. Develop possession in a small group. Drill No: PAS3 Age: 11-14yrs No Players: 12+ Difficulty: Easy Area/Time:...
12-10-2011 Hits:30596 Passing and Control 
Heinz
Fractz
Aerial & Long Passing
Developing Aerial Passing technique and aerial control. Progressed to small sided games that incorporate these passing techniques. Also trains possession in tight spaces with a focus on passing. ...
06-10-2011 Hits:37381 Passing and Control Darren Pitfield
Passing Execution
Developing individual passing technique and individual receiving and control. Develop individual ability to create space in a small group possession exercise, from unopposed to opposed. ...
15-08-2011 Hits:35663 Passing and Control Darren Pitfield
Attacking Runs with Combination Play
Developing attacking off the ball runs in a series of progressive exercises. Develop through balls and also 1-2's, overlaps, take-overs. ...
07-08-2011 Hits:35758 Combination Passing 
TonyDeers
Passing and Receiving
Developing individual passing technique and receiving and control exercise. Develop individual ability to create space and small group possession and playing into targets. ...
06-08-2011 Hits:46599 Passing and Control Darren Pitfield
Barcelona Possession (4vs4vs4)
Develop players’ ability to maintain possession and the ability to pass and receive. Tight passing areas promote technical development of possession skills and quick awareness. ...
17-07-2011 Hits:67482 Possession Drills Darren Pitfield
Rotation of Positioning
Develop players’ understanding of rotating positions and understanding of filling in vacant positions. Develop the importance to players of being able to see the ‘bigger picture’ rather than just focusing on...
10-07-2011 Hits:31892 Positional Rotations 
Ray
Power
Creating Space and Supporting Angles
Developing movements to receive and create space to receive. Decision making of where to make runs to open space. Develop an understanding of the principles of attacking. ...
01-07-2011 Hits:46807 Possession Drills TonyDeers
Penetrating Passing (Advanced Techniques…
Developing passing technical skills to execute through passes with the correct timing and weight. Players are challenged to use various methods to execute penetrating passes. ...
16-05-2011 Hits:45893 Possession Drills Ray
Power
Switching Play Techincal
Switching play exercise using the full width of the field to develop the technical and movements required to switch the football and change the point of attack effectively. ...
29-04-2011 Hits:54144 Passing Switching Play Darren Pitfield
Developing Possession Skills
Defending priorities in and around the 18yrd area. Focusing on preventing goal scoring opportunities and small group defending techniques.
29-04-2011 Hits:41604 Possession Drills Darren Pitfield
Lazio Passing with Movement 1
Exercise to develop passing and movement and training passing technique unopposed. ...
01-02-2011 Hits:31721 Basic Passing Technique - Short Passing Darren Pitfield
Possession Capture game (Knock Off)
Develop the principles of possession in this small sided game in a possession grid. Work to strike specific targets in small groups. ...
19-02-2010 Hits:45249 Possession Drills Darren Pitfield
Possession and Transition Grid
SSG incorporating quick transitions and attacking and defending in pairs. Requiring individual attacking and defending skills.
16-10-2008 Hits:58141 Possession Drills Darren Pitfield
Related Sessions
4-3-3 Positional RondoPositional rondo exercise in a 433 shape. Could be modified for other formations. Coach possession...
Twin Grid RondoQuick possession activity with position functionality in two small possession grids. Soccer rondo...
Diamond Rondo (5vs2)Maintaining possession and looking to penetrate and play into midfield and forward areas in...
Back 4 + Midfield Rondo (7vs3)Forward passing and basic tactical positioning to maintain possession prior to playing into...
Switch Rondo (6vs3)Maintaining possession in this dynamic rondo exercise which develops speed of play and switching...
4 Grid RondoPossession activity designed to develop speed of play and tempo. Also focuses on effectively...
Transitional Rondo (2vs2)+3Possession activity designed to develop speed of play and tempo. Also focuses on effectively...
Transitional Rondo (6vs4)+2Maintaining possession in this dynamic rondo exercise which develops speed of play and switching...
Transitional Rondo (2vs2)+3 (Part 2)Developing possession skills in small groups with transition phase. Tempo and speed of play in...
Passing and Movement PatternsDynamic passing exercise with vision and awareness and scanning incorporated...