Cognitive Development and Game Awareness through Rondos and Opposed Drills

This training session combines cognitive work through rondos and information-gathering exercises, while developing game awareness in dynamic 360° situations and small-sided games.

Drill #1

Double rondo with game awareness and information gathering

This exercise is quite simple to set up but is highly appreciated by players during a warm-up in a session with a technical focus....

Drill #2

Information gathering and cognitive work in Youth academy

Often overlooked in youth soccer, cognitive training is nevertheless essential. This drill will allow your players to work on information processing with a color-based game while being constantly in contact with the ball....

Drill #3

Dynamic 360° Opposition with 3 Teams of 3

A small, highly dynamic 3v3 exercise that will help you work on game awareness in tight spaces and improve reactivity between each phase of play....

Drill #4

3 ways to score in a reduced 3v3v3 game

Small-sided game with three teams where each group has a specific way to score, requiring quick decision-making and constant adaptation....

Session Objectives & Focus Areas

Passes Defensive transition Fun Game Duels Cognitive Scanning Rondos Transition First touch

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