11-a-side·PassingSmall-Sided Games
3v1 / 4v1 Rondo
10 min4–5 playersU10U12U14U16AdultDevelopingAdvanced
A classic possession rondo in which 3 or 4 players on the outside keep the ball from one central defender. The emphasis is on quick combination play, supporting angles, and limiting touches to increase the challenge.
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Main Activity~15 min
Mark out a small square or circle (approx. 8–12 m across). Place one defender in the middle and 3 (or 4) players on the outside. Outside players must keep the ball away from the central defender. If the defender wins the ball or forces it out, the player who lost it swaps into the middle. Play for 90-second rounds; rotate defenders regularly.
- •Position yourself to offer a passing option before you receive
- •Use the outside of the foot to disguise pass direction
- •Play quickly — one or two touches when possible
- •Support the player on the ball by creating angles left and right
ballscones (to mark the area)
3v1 (easier) → 4v1 (harder for the defender)Limit the outside players to two touches, then one touchRestrict passing to one side only (left or right)Add a second defender to create a 4v2 rondo
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