3-Grid Rondo | Dynamic Passing That Puts the Free Player to Work

Overview

• For U12 through adult players
• Numbers: 11 players, field size: 10 x 25 meters
• 3v3 in each end grid, with a tight middle grid running 2v1 (the overload)

Objectives

• Sharpen quick decisions by switching play between grids
• Build the ability to keep the ball at a high tempo in tight space
• Move off the ball to open up new passing lanes
• Pass accurately under real defensive pressure
• Learn how to actually cash in on a numbers-up situation

Setup

This is a high-tempo passing game where players keep the ball moving between grids and hit accurate passes on the move. Switch the ball into the grid where you’ve got the advantage and pull the defense all over the place.

１）Split a 10 x 25 meter area into three grids: left, middle, and right

２）Put a 3v3 in each end grid, and a 2v1 in the tight middle grid (the extra player goes to the defense)

３）The team in possession strings passes together inside their grid and can switch the ball to another grid whenever they need to

４）Lose the ball and the defenders in that grid break instantly, attacking a different grid on the counter

５）Rotate players between grids every so often so everyone gets a turn defending