Central midfielders need to receive the ball and distribute it in many ways. Improve passing accuracy and quick decision-making in a high-paced, controlled environment.
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Coaching Objectives
Central midfielders are key to how the team progresses the ball, so they need to be able to comfortably receive the ball and pass it to create goal scoring chances.
Challenge levels:
- Beginner: Allow unlimited touches for the central player.
- Intermediate: Limit the central player to two touches.
- Advanced: Add a passive defender to apply light pressure on the central player.
Drill Setup
- 10 Mins
- 5 Players
- 1 Bibs
- 20x20 y
What the Players Do
For this drill you need an area 20x20 yards with red and white cones creating gates surrounding the centre, 5 players, bibs and balls. Play for 10 minutes.
Start with one player in the centre of…