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“The purpose of the rondo should be for the players in the middle not to get the ball, not for the ones outside not to lose it. I talk about solidarity, about creating spaces. Positional play. The purpose must be for the teammate to receive the ball with time and space. It’s about delivering the ball. I don’t give it until I have brought my opponent near me. In basketball, you always do this. Otherwise you are dead.” Juanma Lillo
Example Rondo drill
Main Objective
Adding players from other lines
Teams
2v2v2
Neutrals
1
Description
“Rondo” Game. Two teams in possession and one team trying to get the ball. One neutral in a central position.
Rules of Engagement
Players may move sideways to support the ball holder and create passing lines. If the ball moves to the next square, players in possession have to move to support the ball in the opposite square. Once the team on the inside gets the ball, they pass it to the other team in possession and position themselves accordingly to receive the ball back.
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Example Rondo drill 2
Main Objective
Constant support
Teams
3v3v3
Neutrals
0
Description
“Rondo” Game. Two teams in possession and one team trying to get the ball. The two teams in possession shape up as follows. Teams: left centre back, left inside midfielder and right midfielder; Neutrals: full backs and pivot.
Rules of Engagement
Players may move to support the ball holder and create passing lines. They are constantly shaping a small square next to the ball whilst occupying the big square too. So it is best to place four players in the big square and two players to complete the small one. This constant repositioning will simulate the constant support needed during the game. Once the team inside gets the ball, they pass it to the neutrals that are still in possession and position themselves accordingly.
