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Wildcard Rondo

Use the free man to keep it. Find the joker in the middle, play through him, and keep the ball away from the two defenders.

Live animationRON

Duration

10 min

Total drill time

Players

Recommended

Pitch

20 × 20 m

Setup space

Level

Intermediate

Skill required

Intensity

Medium

Physical demand

Age band

U9-U10

Any format

Setup & instructions

Four players on the box with a neutral joker in the middle keep the ball from two defenders. The joker plays for whoever has possession. Emphasise finding the joker on the half-turn, playing through him, and moving to support after passing. Defenders swap in when they win it or force it out.

Setup time: 1 min

Coaching focus

FROM SESSION PLAN

Coaching points

Find the free man in the middle
Joker receives on the half-turn
Play through the pivot, then support
Open the body to see both sides
Move after you pass

Common mistakes

Ignoring the free man
Joker receiving square, not on the turn
Standing still after passing
Forcing it through the defenders

Progressions & regressions

VARIATIONS

Progressions

Two-touch on the outside
A smaller box (see the variant)
A second joker or a third defender

Regressions

Fewer players, 3v1 plus the joker (see the variant)
A bigger box, more time
Unlimited touches

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