Central Midfielders 6 - 8 - 10

MIDFIELDERS #6

 6 - Holding Midfielder 

- link up play between back four and midfield

- Preventing or slowing down opposition attacks

- Discipline 

- Winning possession of the ball from the opposition and breaking up play 

- Ability to maintain possession, switch points of attack in central or wide areas 

#8 & 10 - Attacking Midfielders 

- Finding gaps and splits through combination play to connect with the 7, 11 & 9
- Excellent range of passing techniques - inside / outside / driven
/ Curved.
- Excellent passing over various ranges – short / medium /
longer.
- Medium / long range shooting. Composure in front of goal.
- Excellent first touch control – in tight areas / under pressure.
- Creative players within the team. Capable of producing a
moment of magic in attack. Will look to go beyond the attackers
in the attempt to finish, can find solution to the puzzle.
- Always want to receive the ball.
- Disciplined and responsible – must work for the team in attack and defense. Play with confidence and assurance.

TEAM IN POSSESSION

- Plays with speed and control when in possession of the ball.
- Always positioned to receive a pass from teammate as part of buildup play.
- The link between defense and attack.
- Will Penetrate or switch the point of attack.
- Interchangeable within the midfield
- Movement and ability to find pockets / splits of space in tight areas.
- Look to join attacks – get beyond striker for flicks / sets / combination play.

TEAM NOT IN POSSESSION

- (THE ENGINE ROOM) within the squad
- Recovery / positional interchange in transition.
- Decision making – maintain balance to the team in transition. Communication – commanding
- Provides pressure in midfield – looks to break up opposition attacks. Organizes and adjusts the team in relation to the
opposition.