Rondo Warm-Up 5v2
A five-against-two circle rondo to switch the brain on: quick feet, quicker heads, defenders swap on a win.
- 10 min
- 7–12 players
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Regain and Release
After a clean regain, the defender secures a first ground pass to a protected teammate outside the pressing group.
- 10 min
- 6–12 players
Pair Feint Exchange
Two ball carriers approach each other in a wide lane, read the approaching body shape and choose separate routes past one another.
- 10 min
- 4–8 players
Call the Landing Zone
Predict a gentle thrown ball's landing zone and communicate the decision without jumping or diving.
- 10 min
- 2–4 players
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
Compass Keepaway 4v1
Four outside players protect the ball in a compact square while one defender presses; each pass should move the defender and reveal the next support angle.
- 12 min
- 5–8 players
Target Pins Match
Each team protects a line of upright cones while using passes and support to find a ground route to the opposing pins.
- 10 min
- 6–12 players
Gate Passing Pairs
Pairs score a point for every pass played through their gate — most gates in sixty seconds wins.
- 10 min
- 6–16 players
Pass and Shoot Relay
A three-player team relays two controlled ground passes into a placed finish, rotating the shooting role each turn.
- 10 min
- 3–6 players
Cone Slalom Relay
Weave through five cones, round the last one, dribble straight back and hand over to the next player.
- 8 min
- 4–12 players
Placement Stations
Pairs practise balanced ground strikes from a stationary ball, choosing one of two empty targets in their own lane.
- 8 min
- 4–8 players
Walking Recovery & Breathing
Three minutes of walking with long breathing to bring the heart rate down, then a short team huddle to close the session.
- 4 min
- 4–24 players