Keep Away

  • Technical
  • U5 to U7
  • 5–14 players
  • Passing
  • Possession
Keep Away

Setup

You will require: 1 ball each / 16 cones, Set up the players in a circle using cones, 1 ball per group, max 5 players per group

How it works

Introduction to rondos, assign a defender, the rest of the group have to keep the ball away from defender, start with coach if needed

Coaching points

  • Support angle
  • Body position
  • First touch
  • Open body
  • Shield ball

Progressions

progression: Add a 2nd defender to keep the ball away from regression: Set up a central area that the defender cannot leave