Changing Allies
Four pairs change allies on a clear coach call, then combine towards the two targets belonging to the opposing alliance.
- 12 min
- 8–16 players
Warm-up · U15
Rondo Warm-Up 5v2
A five-against-two circle rondo to switch the brain on: quick feet, quicker heads, defenders swap on a win.
- Duration
- 10 min
- Players
- 7–12
- Possession
- Passing
- Scanning
Setup
Step 1 of 3
Five on the outside of a twelve-metre circle, two defenders inside. Ball starts on the outside.
Coaching points
- Open your body before the ball arrives so you can see both defenders.
- Move the ball early — a rondo dies on the second touch.
- Support at an angle, never in a straight line behind the defender.
- Defenders press as a pair: one closes, one covers the split.
Equipment
- Balls · 2
- Markers · 8 (circle)
- Bibs · 2
Progressions
- Harder One touch only for the outside players.
- Easier Six outside players, or allow unlimited touches.
