Small-Sided Play

Middle Third Game

To improve players' ability to coordinate pressing, retain possession, and control space under pressure in the middle third of the pitch.

Pitch Setup

Middle Third Game pitch diagram preview

Setup

  • ✓Create 2 rectangular grids, with a big goal at one end and two mini goals at the other.
  • ✓Play 4(+ goalkeeper) v 4 in each zone. they score (the game is directionally).

This is the start of the setup. The full session, the coaching points, and the complete diagram are in the Session Library.

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