Rondos with simultaneous orientation

Goal

Equipment

16 markers
4 vests
Balls

Preparation

Playing Area: 20x20 meters / 22x22 yds
Players: 16
Duration: 15 minutes
Series: 1

Summary	Secondary Objectives
Rondos inspired by the “perfil”, a concept of the Spanish methodology to improve orientation	Timing, Peripheral vision, Pass, First touch, Oriented control, Intercepting

Organization

Create a playing area consisting of four squares (rondos) of 4×4 meters, 2 meters apart. Divide the players into offensive and defensive players (as in the picture) so that one defender stays inside each rondo and four offensive players can actively participate in two rondos at a time (constant change of orientation) creating 4v1 or 3v1 situations. Ball to one of the offensive players in each rondo.

Description

On the coach's go, the offensive players begin possession simultaneously on the outside of the rondos creating 4v1 and 3v1 situations
Four players participate in two rondos at a time, constantly changing body orientation
The defenders inside the squares aim to recover the ball
When defenders recover the ball, they switch positions with the player who lost possession

Rules

Free touches available
Role changes occur when the defender recovers the ball

Variations

Limit ball touches
Change the defender with each set and not with each ball recovery
Closer rondos

Coaching Points

Coach:
- Careful to put the balls back into play
- Practice location: place it in an area of the field in which it is possible not to lose too many balls, such as in a corner
- Location of coach and balls: in the center of the squares
- Have clear concepts to work on to give accurate messages
- Avoid giving too many directions: the drill requires a lot of concentration from the players
- Gratify positive behaviors; if an error needs to be corrected, plan when it is most appropriate to do so