Blocking passing routes makes it harder for teams to pass through the middle and get the ball into a striker. Stop the striker getting the ball and you stop them scoring goals.
When teams are trying to build up -play through the middle of the pitch and strong midfielders must block passing routes to stop attacks.
For this drill you need to create an areas 15 x 10 yards split into three zones with 8 players, bibs, cones and balls. Play this drill for 15 minutes