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Wildcard Rondo (3v1)

Use the free man to keep it. Find the joker, play through the middle, and keep the ball from the single defender.

Live animationRON
Duration
8 min
Total drill time
Players
5
Recommended
Pitch
18 × 18 m
Setup space
Level
Beginner
Skill required
Intensity
Medium
Physical demand
Age band
U6-U8
Any format

Setup & instructions

Three on the box with a neutral joker keep it from one defender. The joker plays for whoever has the ball. Emphasise finding the joker and supporting after the pass. Swap the defender in when they win it.

Setup time: 1 min

Coaching focus

FROM SESSION PLAN

Coaching points

  • Find the free man in the middle
  • Joker opens up to receive
  • Support after you pass
  • Keep the box big
  • Heads up, see the picture

Common mistakes

  • Ignoring the free man
  • Joker receiving square
  • Standing still after passing
  • Box too small, no time

Progressions & regressions

VARIATIONS

Progressions

  • Add players, 4v2 plus the joker (the base drill)
  • A smaller box
  • Two-touch on the outside

Regressions

  • A bigger box, more time
  • Two defenders sharing the middle
  • Walk it through first
Audience
U6-U8

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