Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): Lee Smith, Southampton U10: Playing Through Midfield (Practice 3 = 08:31 - 09:00)

Club Logo

The Coaches' Voice

The Coaches' Voice .

Profile Summary

Name:
The Coaches' Voice .
City:
London
Country:
United Kingdom
Membership:
Adult Member
Sport:
Football/Soccer
Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Playing Through Midfield

See the guidance at the top of this page to understand why you are not seeing interactive Football/Soccer images.

Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Playing Through Midfield
This session includes animated drill(s)
Capture Image Create Video

Playing Through Midfield

Session Organisation:

  • 5v5.
  • 2 defenders, 1 midfielder and 1 forward.
  • Teams look to play through the thirds.
  • Play with 2 offsides lines.
Coaching Points:

  • Forwards to play high to stretch the pitch.
  • Midfielders look to support forwards, especially when they have tight markers.
  • Be patient in possession and use the goalkeepers if necessary to open up passing lanes.
  • Play forward when possible.