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| Training the Central Midfielder (Part 4 of 4) |
From the Nov. 10, 2004, issue of The Technical Area by Roland Loy, German A-License (Courtesy of Success in Soccer)
This is part 4 in a four-part series that will focus on training central midfield players. Part 1 dealt with defensive exercises, while part 2 focused on building the attack. Part three addressed passing to the front runners, while the fourth and final installment will concentrate on shooting.
1. SETTING UP A SHOT
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Set Up • Two forwards play two 1 v. 1s against two man-markers inside the penalty box, in front of a goal with goalkeeper. • The midfielder starts out outside the penalty box line, with a number of balls.
Sequence • The midfielder tries to create shooting opportunities by playing combinations with the two forwards. • The midfielder can only shoot from inside the penalty box. • The attackers have various options for the attack, e.g. wall passes, overlapping, etc. • If the man-markers win the ball, they try to dribble out of the penalty box.
Objectives • Setting up shots with combination plays • Accurate shooting
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2. SHOOTING AFTER HIGH-SPEED DRIBBLING
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Set Up • The midfielder stands about 30 yards in front of a goal with goalkeeper, with a number of balls. • One defender stands outside the penalty box. • Two pass receivers stand to the defender's right and left.
Sequence • The midfielder dribbles at top speed toward the defender and tries to get past, enter the penalty box and shoot. • Alternatively, he can play a wall pass with one of the pass receivers.
Objectives • High-speed dribbling training • Getting past an opponent with a solo run or wall pass
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3. SETTING UP A SHOT WITH A HEADER
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Set up Three players take assigned positions in front of a goal with goalkeeper: • One player (or the coach) stands on a sideline with a number of balls. • One player (the attacking forward) stands inside the penalty box. • The midfielder stands outside the penalty box.
Sequence • The passer on the sideline kicks a long, high pass to the forward inside the penalty box. • The forward heads the ball back into the path of the midfielder, who is moving toward the goal. • Depending on the situation, the midfielder shoots either directly or after briefly controlling the ball. • Possible variations: high passes from various positions to the forward, or with an opponent for the forward.
Objectives • Fast, accurate shots set up by a header • Moving up to the front
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