PURPOSE OF SESSION:

Although it is very difficult to attribute the invention of the rondo to any one coach, it is Laureano Ruiz, former Barcelona coach, who’s name appears most often next to it. In the docu-movie, Take the Ball, Pass the Ball, Ruiz describes this 4v2 as the original rondo.

INITIAL SET-UP:​

• Grid size as appropriate to players’ age and ability. • Four possession players, one of each side of the grid. • Possession players can, and are encouraged to, move along their line. • Two defenders who attempt to regain the ball.

INSTRUCTIONS:

• Possession players keep the ball away from defender for as long as possible, or for a target number of passes.

COACHING POINTS:

1.   Be able to play in a one and two touch rhythm.

2.   Always play as if the next pass is coming to you.

3.   Anticipate play and get your feet set in the direction of your next pass.