

While this drill: Basic 3v1 Soccer Game is a position-related training activity. Naturally, apart from the simplicity of ball possession, the aims of the rondos can be very much specific and different.Ĭoaches must be clear about the difference between rondo and a simple ball possession game.įor example, this game: Possession With Various Numbers is a simple-flowing possession game with no given positions (except for the goals), Rondo is a soccer drill where two sides (defenders and attackers) play against each other with the objective of possessing the ball with their positions predetermined. The competitive aspect, fighting to make space, what to do when in possession and what to do when you haven’t got the ball, how to play ‘one touch’ soccer, how to counteract the tight marking and how to win the ball back.”īut what are the rondos and why are these so famous among soccer coaches? Regardless the size of the playing area, the number of players included (naturally minimum 3 players) and the variations, rondo appears almost everywhere.Īs Johan Cruyff explained: “Everything that goes on in a match, except shooting, you can do in a rondo. Although before and after most of the teams played this game, the structural and technical revolution is strongly connected with the FC Barcelona philosophy which is a ball possession-based soccer style.

The soccer-specific keep away game is famous for Johan Cruyff’s implementation into the everyday training sessions during his time at FC Barcelona. But only a couple of these are constant – and this group includes Piggy in the Middle – or in other words: The Rondo.

There are many different, very much liked soccer drills in the world of soccer trainings.
