3-Team Rondo | Conditioned Game

Overview

• Split 18 players into 3 teams of 6
• Field size is 40m x 30m
• Two teams keep the ball, one team defends
• The two possession teams work together to hold the ball while the defending team hunts it down

Objectives

• Sharpen fast, accurate passing decisions under pressure
• Build the habit of shifting quickly the moment the ball is won (transition)
• Teach players how to use their numbers-up advantage against 3 defenders
• Dial in defensive positioning and the timing of when to press

Setup

Three teams rotate roles, cycling between keeping the ball and defending.

1) The two possession teams link up and string passes together

2) The 3 defenders press around the ball and cut off the central passing lanes

3) Once the possession team hits the target number of passes (say, 5), roles shift

4) Lose the ball and roles switch on the spot, right away

5) Run multiple rounds until every team has had plenty of reps as the defending team