Keep the ball under pressure, then find the free player. Timed phases for a 75-minute U15-U16 session.
Ball-each or light rondo that previews rondo to progress. Raise intensity gradually.
Organisation: Arrival grids as players arrive; continuous ball supply.
Coaching pointsDirectional game with a clear condition that makes rondo to progress the easiest path to success.
Organisation: Pitch size matched to age; bibs and multi-ball restart.
Coaching pointsIsolated repetition of the key action for rondo to progress, then rebuild toward the game picture.
Organisation: Lanes or grids; 1–2 coaches / helpers feeding balls.
Coaching pointsOpen or lightly conditioned game. Freeze only to reinforce one coaching point from the theme.
Organisation: Age-appropriate pitch; keep balls ready.
Coaching pointsPlayers answer: What was the theme? When was it hardest? What will you try next match?
Organisation: Team huddle.
Coaching pointsRondo + “Burst Move” (15 mins) Setup: grid (10x10m) 2 defenders in the middle, rest on outside 1 ball How it works: Outside players keep possession using one or two touches. As soon as a player passes, they must immediately “burst” into a new space around the edge (not just shuffle sideways), before their foot lands. Next receiver fills the empty spot, creating a constant flow. Coaching Points: Focus on receiving with the back foot, head up. Pass and move with urgency—don’t watch your pass! “Burst” movement—push off the standing foot as the pass is played. Call out “NAME!” every time you pass. Progression: Add a second ball for more challenge. Limit to one-touch passes if appropriate.
Use in creatorGame: 7v7 (half vs Half) ATT – To Score you must pass the ball across the centre line and score within 2 touches! Progression 1: ATT now dribble through across center line before passing to score Coaching notes: - Body shape when receiving ball - Movement off the ball - Can we use a switch - Defensive team can we get in line and cover? 30 min.
Use in creatorGame: 9v9 ATT – To Score you must pass the ball from one square to another Without losing control or possession DEF – Must stop the IP team Progression 1: ATT now dribble through grid Progression 2: ATT now pass the ball through both squares without losing possession Coaching notes: - Body shape when receiving ball - Movement off the ball - Can we use a switch - Defensive team can we get in line and cover? 15 min.
Use in creatorGame: 5v5 (half vs Half) ATT – To Score you must pass the ball through the centre square and it must be received by your teammate – and controlled! DEF – Must protect the centre square GK – Is GK on each side of the square sidestepping to cover all sides as ball moves. Progression 1: ATT now dribble through grid Coaching notes: - Body shape when receiving ball - Movement off the ball - Can we use a switch - Defensive team can we get in line and cover? 15/20 min.
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