Gary Rowett Playing against pressure This is a session that aims to combat the threat of playing against a team that presses well in central areas. We practise this so that players can d...
Phil Brown Winning the midfield battle This session is about competing against opposition players in the middle of the park, and subsequently taking control of the game. It’s a session th...
Martin Allen Rotational play in midfield This session is about rotational play in the centre of the park, specifically when using a midfield diamond. The set-up enables us to examine movement...
Ian Baraclough Midfield rotation, forward play This session aims to develop my midfield three in creating space to receive the ball, as well as being positive when in possession. It’s important t...
Dean Smith Deep runs from midfield This session is designed to encourage attacking midfielders and wide players to make deep runs in behind the opposition defenders. The biggest worry ...
Carlos Carvalhal Linking through your centre-midfielder The role of the centre-midfielder is a vital one in modern soccer and his effectiveness and resourcefulness is best practised with regular repetition ...
Paul Peschisolido Creating space in midfield This session is about creating space in midfield in order to receive or support others in breaks. This scenario often occurs as a first build-up stage...
Malky Mackay Midfield magic This session links midfield interplay with supporting strikers and other forward-minded players. This progressive attacking style is based around core...
Wayne Burnett Playing through midfield Playing through midfield with confidence and precision is vital for any team and it’s essential we coach players in how to receive, pass and work sp...
Russell Slade Possession and retention The fundamental principle of retaining possession occurs in every game. In particular, the ability to hold the ball in midfield areas is crucial to an...
Darren Sarll Encouraging forward runs from midfield This session is designed to highlight and encourage players to run from midfield into advanced areas. The process and logical steps the session under...
Rob Page Switching play The session is about passing the ball quickly and effectively across the width of the pitch to utilise space and to penetrate the opposition. Ultimat...
Simon Grayson Defending in midfield As managers and coaches, it can be easy to expect the bulk of defending to be done by our back four, but very often key defensive duties can and shoul...
Gordon Strachan Accomplished possession and overloads The session focuses on creating overloads in central areas. It explores the variety of options available for us to ‘own’ this key area, and puts t...
Paul Heckingbottom Defending as a team This session allows the coach to help implement player roles when a team is out of possession. It also allows for the units to be connected (midfielde...
