Rondo to Attack | Midfield Build-Up

Overview

• Works with a group of 7
• For teams that want cleaner passing and faster decisions
• For players you want to build into stronger midfielders
• For players learning to read defensive positioning

Objectives

• Win possession in the rondo, then build through midfield quickly
• Grow the decision-making to move the ball efficiently toward goal while keeping multiple attacking options open
• Sharpen defenders’ positioning and their read on the play
• Get players switching to attack the instant they win the ball, fast and with a plan

Setup

Your players string passes together in a 3v1 rondo, then attack three mini-goals. On defense, two players sit outside the rondo to protect those goals.

1）Set up a 40 x 40 grid with a small rondo area in the middle

2）Put two defenders outside the rondo to protect three mini-goals (front left, center, right)

3）Three attackers keep the ball moving in the rondo under pressure from one defender

4）Once they complete their passes, they attack any of the three mini-goals

5）If a defender wins the ball, that defender turns attacker and goes at the mini-goals

6）Repeat for a set number of rounds