PLAYER POSITION | HOLDING & CENTRAL MIDFIELDER
by Coach Deeone on February 2, 2017
PLAYER POSITION | HOLDING AND CENTRAL MIDFIELDER
DEEP LYING MIDFIELDER / PLAYMAKER/ REGISTA
They sit back and spreads the ball around the field. They are exceptional passers of the ball. They read the game really well and win balls by intercepting passes. They’re less likely to get into the attack as much as an attacking midfielder but they can score goals and shoot from distance. Think of the master, Andrea Pirlo.
Ultimate model: Andrea Pirlo
Currently playing: Toni Kroos, Julian Weigl, Sergio Busquets
BOX-TO-BOX MIDFIELDER
This is the midfielder who can play from one goal box to the other, meaning they can attack and defend. Essentially they can get up and down the field throughout the game. They are tireless and have tremendous work rates. They can prevent goals with big tackles and score goals. Think Michael Essien of Chelsea.
Ultimate Model: Patrick Viera
Currently playing: Paul Pogba, Arturo Vidal
MIDFIELD ENFORCER
These are most often midfielders who make tough tackles and give an attitude to their team. There job is simply to win the ball back and give it to the creative players to attack while they prepare for their next interception or ball recovery.They intimidate the other team though they walk a disciplinary tightrope due to the number of fouls and cards they pile up This is something they have to monitor and keep in check. But this is an important role for all teams.
Ultimate model: Claude Makalele
Currently playing: Ngolo Kante, Grzegorz Krychowaik
SKILLS CENTRAL TO PRODUCING EXCELLENT MIDFIELDERS
- Support, positioning and movement
- Turning with the ball
- Protecting the ball and operating under pressure
- Distribution – variety and range
- Running with the ball
- Major defending skills
- Pressing, sliding and screening
- Defensive movement
- Tracking opponents
DESIRABLE PLAYER ATTRIBUTES
- Positioning
- Marking
- Tackling
- Passing
- Ball Control
- Shooting
- Aerial Power
- Vision of Play
VIDEO PLAYLIST | HOLDING AND CENTRAL MIDFIELD POSITION
FURTHER READING
DEEP LYING MIDFIELDER / PLAYMAKER/ REGISTA
http://www.fourfourtwo.com/performance/training/marco-verratti-how-be-deep-lying-playmaker
http://www.fourfourtwo.com/performance/skills/playmaking-xavi-way
http://www.fourfourtwo.com/performance/skills/jack-wilshere-how-keep-possession
http://www.fourfourtwo.com/performance/skills/mikel-arteta-pass-your-opponents-park
http://content.yudu.com/web/1zc5z/FA-Resources/MCarrick/html/index.html?refUrl=http%3A%2F%2Ffacc.thefa.com%2Fnews%2Fmichael-carrick-raising-a-playmaker
https://twitter.com/TomPayneftbl/status/763103918251442176
https://vimeo.com/180083906
https://twitter.com/TomPayneftbl/status/76155421074803507
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x2pco4k
BOX-TO-BOX MIDFIELDER
http://www.fourfourtwo.com/performance/training/how-play-box-box
http://www.fourfourtwo.com/performance/skills/jack-rodwell-how-play-box-box
http://www.fourfourtwo.com/performance/training/michael-ballack-how-be-complete-midfielder
MIDFIELD ENFORCER
http://www.thehardtackle.com/2012/claude-makelele-–-the-position-the-player-and-the-man/
http://www.fourfourtwo.com/performance/skills/michael-carrick-protecting-back-four
http://www.fourfourtwo.com/performance/training/patrick-vieira-how-be-midfield-destroyer
http://www.fourfourtwo.com/performance/training/lucas-leiva-spoiler
http://www.fourfourtwo.com/performance/skills/holding-role-discipline-key
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