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Exercise - Rotational of 3 midfielders with passing
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Practice Organisation
Picture 1:
Using half a full-sized pitch, we mark out the cones (poles, dummies) in the positions shown. We have 3 midfielders positioned by 3 dummies in the middle which form a triangle. All other players have a ball each and the practice starts with the players running forward with the ball on both sides simultaneously. Most players start behind the first cone gate with one player starting on the halfway line to keep the players and practice moving.
The players need to show good awareness running with the ball, before then playing a one-two combination with one of the 3 midfield players who rotate after each pass (anti-clockwise in the diagram). Once the midfielder ''bounces'' the ball back (1 touch pass), can the players run at speed with the ball toward the halfway line where they turn and run back to the starting gate? Rotate the midfield 3 players.
Picture 2:
This is a progression of the previous practice and we add one “PASSIVE” opponent (red player) to press the midfield 3 as they move to receive the ball. Defending passively means that the red player should not actively try and intercept any passes or attempt to tackle the midfielder receiving the ball. Instead, he should simply “track” the run (i.e. run close behind as if pressing) as the midfielders look to play ''bounce'' passes (1 touch) out wide. Rotate the 3 midfield players.
Progressions
1. As the players develop and improve, add a second passive opponent to provide additional pressure.
2. Once a good rhythm is established, make the opponents press the midfielders harder i.e. not fully competitive but
almost looking to tackle or intercept passes.
3. Once the players are showing good ability, make both opponents fully active. They press and try to intercept
passes into the 3 rotating midfielders.
Picture 3:
This progression is the same as the previous practice but we add a challenge for the players: Can you, when possible, play a pass into the more advanced midfielder? (No.10 in the diagram)
The 2 red opponents apply passive pressure to start. In the diagram example, the more advanced midfielder (No.10) times his run to receive in the space cleared by the deepest midfielder's movement (No.4 in the diagram). He then plays a first time pass (''bounce'') back into the space for the oncoming teammate to receive and continue his run.
Progressions
Once the players are performing the practice successfully the majority of the time and a good rhythm is established, making both red opponents fully active. They press and try to intercept passes into the 3 rotating midfielders.
Parameters of the exercise
| Discipline of sport: | Football |
| Age category: | All |
| Part: | Warm-up |
| Type: | Group |
| Time of exercise: | 3 minutes |
| Number of repeats: | 6 times |
| Break time: | 30 seconds |
| Intens.: | 40 - 80 % |
| Tags: | Passes and ball receptions Aerobic endurance |
| Equipment: | Ball Bib Marking cone Pole |
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