MIDFIELD AND CENTRAL ATTACKING PLAY

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Organisation

TRAINING SESSION STARTING WITH A PASSING WARM UP DRILL THEN INCREASE THE TEMPO BY SHORT QUICK ACCURATE PASSES WITH COMBINATION PLAY POSITIONING GAME THEN POSSESSION GAME WITH EMPHASIS ON COMBINATION PLAY AND PENETRATING PASSES
Process

1. 6-8 PLAYERS PER PASSING DRILL 2. 8 PLAYERS PLAY 2 V 2 + 4 OUTSIDE POSITIONING GAME 3. POSSESSION GAME (Cones are used to mark an approximately 20x25 meters playing field. It is divided into two equal areas - Players in possession stay in position, so they perform the combinations and the supporting movements accordingly. Defenders only attack the ball possessors in their own group, so 3v1 game situations evolve. The 3 inside midfielders can combine with each other, but the defenders don't disturb their combinations they can be under pressure when step into one of the 3v1 situations. In case one of the defenders intercepts the ball, he gives it back and the ball possession continues.) FINISH WITH SMALL SIDED GAME 9 V 9
Tip

PASSING WARM UP - •Continuous movements of the players •Vision to be able to start the movement in the correct time and rhythm •Timing and correct angles of passes •Heads up from the ball •Communication •Changing pace with and without the ball •Keep the ball on the ground •Use both feet to pass the ball •Open passing channels by moving and performing passes in angles •Changing the server positions periodically - POSITIONING GAME - •Accuracy, weight and angles of passes are vital •Cooperation •Fast, accurate combination play •Continuous supporting movements without the ball •Creating triangles •Try to play in the correct rhythm •Encourage the players to play directly with one touch •Stop the exercise when needed and correct mistakes •Take care of enough resting periods SSG - •Tactical aspects and principles must be laid down clearly •Comments and demonstration of the movements are vital •Accuracy, weight and angles of passes and runs are imperative •Changing positions and supporting movements must be harmonized •Creating triangles •Cooperation •Correct timing and angles of supporting movements without the ball •Defending cooperation
Field size

FULL FIELD