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SESSION

Playing through midfield

David Powderly delivers a coaching session with grassroots players aged 12-16. It focuses on playing through midfield. 
Session

During this session players will develop their understanding of: 

  • creating and exploiting space in midfield 

  • the importance of positioning to possession 

  • playing through passes which eliminate opponents 

  • the attitude to play forward passes. 

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0-3mins - Sep 9, 2019

Playing through midfield

If your players master this game – or find it too hard – try adding a progression. But remember, learning takes time. So don't alter your activity too quickly or too much.   
To help, try using the STEP framework (Youth Sports Trust, 2002). This is a great way to keep things fun, engaging and appropriate. 

If you use this session with your team, let us know how you get on by posting in the England Football Community. 

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