Drill

Drills

Soccer

Scan-Trigger Decision Rondo

Rehearse scanning and quick decisions under game pressure

14 min
8 rounds x 2 minutes
Intermediate

Why this drill

Builds toward rehearse scanning and quick decisions under game pressure.

Instructions

  1. 1Play 5v2 possession in a 12x12 grid with two colored bibs marking targets.
  2. 2Scan before every reception to identify the color called by the coach.
  3. 3Play to the matching color within two touches once called.
  4. 4Rotate defenders every two minutes to keep pressure live.

What to focus on

Scanning early enough to already know the decision before the ball arrives.

Recommended reps

8 rounds x 2 minutes

Common mistake

Receiving first and only then looking up, causing hesitation.