Playing Through Midfield

It is about more than just passing – recognising when to play forward and when not to, releasing the ball and when to dribble. Sometimes a pass can take out midfield by playing the ball from deep rather than playing through midfield.

Support is key and players should consider when to support from in front and when to support from behind and out wide. How does this change the way we pass into feet and into space.

The player in the centre needs good body position to receive and know where the team mate is to pass to. A side on position so he/she can see both players is vital.

Pay attention to the passes and the speed which the ball circulates at. Never lose control over the speed of the ball, speed up or slow down the ball’s speed.

Movement of the ball and players is key to understanding when to play through midfield

Tactics
11 - 15

Tactics to Play Through Midfield

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Written by Dave Clarke

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Recognising movement of players and of the ball is the best way to get players to understand the way teams play through midfield

Coaching Objectives

Players recognising when a pass is on to move the ball into attacking positions through midfield.

Drill Setup

20 Mins
10 Players
6 Bibs
40 x 30 y

What the Players Do

Split the area into 6 boxes with a central area divided in two to make two 20 x 15 yard boxes and each end zone split into two 10 x 15 yard zones. Players are in three groups – four neutral…

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