Welcome to the FineSoccer Drills Newsletter. Today’s featured activity works on midfielders finding holes to pass into.
This activity uses half a field and has a full sized goal with a keeper in it. There are 3 midfielders on attack and 3 midfielders defending. They are restricted to an area from the midfield line to another line 25 yards closer to goal. There is one attacking forward between the top of the 18 and the midfielders restricting line
The attacking midfielders pass the ball between them while looking to find a hole to pass through to find the forward
The forward receives the ball and tries to hit a quick shot on goal.
The defending midfielders try to shift to make it more difficult for the attackers to find the holes
Once the players get comfortable with this, next add a second forward and also a defender in back
Now the attacking players have to play quicker since the defenders can put more pressure on the forwards.
Once this has been done for awhile, add a second defender in back
Next, add a third defender in back and remove the constraining line to allow for a 5 v 6 attack on goal.
This type of a progression will allow the players to understand the concept of looking for holes and trying to make penetrating passes to the forwards.
Have a great day!
Lawrence
