Possession Game 3 v 3 + 2 neutrals . Training the triangle midfield line. The midfielders will learn how to create and take advantage of space and progress forward with or without the ball.
- The exercise includes a tight pressing (in a zonal and man to man) from the opponent in the center of the pitch against our team’s midfielders
- The opponent uses a pressing defense changing formation (1 – 2 or 2 – 1) as to mark tight my midfielders.
- The aim of the training activity is to teach and offer solutions to the midfielders on how to create space and take advantage to progress the ball forward through the center.
- Third Man runs •Run to the defender’s blind spot
- Forward runs
- Ask for the ball behind the opponent’s back
- This will be used in cases the opponent’s wide players are very strong in defense, so as a team we prefer to progress forward though the center.
- Objectives:
- The blue and red team to move the ball from the center back, progress forward and score in one of the two small goals
- Coaching Points
- The players should constantly move but always keep a balance
- Diagonal positions to the ball
- Positioned in different height and lines
- Move to:
- Offer support
- Create space for a teammate
- To balance the midfield Move to the opponent’s blind spot
A drill influenced by the reading of Positional Play in Modern Football: How to Use Guardiola’s Attractive Way: A guide on what Positional Play is and how to train it, influenced by Pep Guardiola training concepts
