Midfield Rotation 4-2-3-1

  • Technical
  • U16 to U18
  • 13–22 players
  • Attacking
  • Tactical
Midfield Rotation 4-2-3-1

Setup

You will require: 1 ball / 2 sets of bibs / 1 goal / 2 mini goals / 10 cones, Use 1/2 of a full size pitch, start from the goalkeeper to work on building from the back to attack, add two goals on the opposite side to score in

How it works

Start from the keeper, play across the back line to draw attackers in, play into midfield when gaps appear and then attack to score in one of the two goals past the halfway

Coaching points

  • Play through the lines
  • Be patient
  • Spread the play
  • Two touch
  • Body position

Progressions

progression: Use 2/3rds of the pitch with the goal of working the ball up to the striker regression:Reduce the number of pressing players to allow for more space