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. It is important to make sure when the players are attacking their body is positioned so they are balanced and facing the goal ready to receive and when shooting the supporting foot should be next to the ball and players should not be leaning back when they shoot.

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.

Players need to be controlling the ball with one touch then turning and making an accurate pass with the other foot. he most accurate pass will be with the side foot after making the turn from a good first touch.

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.

Two defenders try to beat the press and pass to a target player

Two at the Back Into Attack

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Written by Dave Clarke

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The two defenders try to get past the high pressing attackers and keep the ball by playing into a target player. If they do they can attack

Coaching Objectives

In this 2v2 defenders are trying to use combination play to get around high pressing attackers. When they do they go and attack.

Drill Setup

20 Mins
12 Players
2 Goals
2 Bibs
40 x 30 y

What the Players Do

Play this game at both ends of the pitch, with a target player for each of the games in the middle zone. Play a 2v2 in front of goal with 2 defenders against 2 attackers. Goalkeeper starts by…

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