Game version
Rondo teams: the ring keeps the ball away from one or two middle players. A middle player who touches the ball swaps with the passer who lost it, so everyone keeps playing.
One-Touch Rondo
Keep the ball away from a defender using one touch and constant movement.
By Coach Evan Waechtler Youth soccer coach (U11, Cache Valley, Utah) and founder of SSTracker Updated October 30, 2026
Set up
Make a 10-yard square with one defender in the middle.
Core: One touch. Beat your own record of passes before a swap.
- Ages
- 14 and up
- Time
- 12 min
- Players
- 4 or more players
- Space
- Yard or field
- Bring
- Soccer ball, 4 cones, 4 or more players
- Level · skill
- Advanced · Passing & Receiving
The steps
How it works
- Make a 10-yard square with one defender in the middle.
- Players on the outside pass with one touch only.
- Whoever loses the ball swaps into the middle.
- Play rounds of 2 minutes.
Coaching point
Move to open a passing lane before the ball comes.
Make it fun
Play it, don't drill it
Challenge
Levels: Less (two touches), Core (one touch), More (a second middle player). Beat your own record of passes before a swap.
Story
You are a team of ninjas passing a glowing orb around the circle.
My best
Beat your own count
Beat your own record of passes before a swap. Only your own number counts: today against last time.
Practice makes progress
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