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Possession

Possession Rondo 5v2 with Targets

Five keep ball from two defenders

Theme

Possession

Duration

16 min

Players (min–rec–max)

9–9–9

Equipment

cones, balls, bibs

Set-up

Five keep ball from two defenders. Two target players stand outside the grid — a point is scored by playing out to a target and receiving back. Forces players to look up and find the safe option.

Coaching points

  • Eyes up — scan before you receive, not after
  • Defenders press as a pair; cut the passing angle, don't just chase
  • Play the easy pass first; make the clever pass when it's on

Progressions

  • Reduce grid to 12x12 to limit time on the ball
  • Require two passes to targets in sequence before earning a point