Football/Soccer Session (Difficult): Training The Midfield Three

Training midfield Three (20 mins)

Set up:

40 (2 x 20) x 25 yard area

Balls In the center side of the area

6 players in Yellow pinnies

6 players in Blue pinnies

3 players in red pinnies

Activity:

3 v 3 in each area with the midfield three in the area with the ball

Players look to make 10 passes in the 20 x 25 area and then advance the ball to the other 20 x 25 area using the midfield three to get a point if the defensive team wins the ball they look to get the ball to their three players on the other side and play with the midfield three to get a point

Play in 3 minute intervals with one minute rest to rotate in the third team.

Coaching Points:

Movement of the ball

Recognizing the space and the player in that space

Body position 

Shoulder checking

Knowing when to advance the ball to the next area to maintain possession