From Rondo to Attacking Patterns | Sharpen Decisions and Combinations

Overview

• Works for upper-elementary players all the way up to adults
• Everyone gets reps in both rondo and wide attacking play
• Builds passing and decision-making at the same time
• Keeps players tuned in to attacking tempo and connection down the flanks

Objectives

• Lock in the basics of supporting a teammate with short passes
• Read numbers-up situations and jump into attack fast
• Give players reps at flipping straight into attack the moment they win the ball
• Combine with a wide player who stretches the field to open up several attacking options
• Link flank to center and carry the move all the way to a shot

Setup

Players sharpen their basic passing in a rondo, then you layer in attacking patterns step by step. A completed pass is the trigger to attack, and everyone gets time on both the attacking and defending side.

1）Split 12 players into 3 groups and use a 50m×65m field

2）Start with a 4v2 rondo (4 attackers, 2 defenders) in the center circle

3）The moment the attackers string together 3 or more passes, flip into the “attacking phase”

4）In the attacking phase, players from the rondo spread wide and run a 4v2 attacking pattern

5）Once the attackers get a shot off or the defenders win the ball, they go back into the rondo

6）Rotate the groups every 5 minutes so everyone plays every role