Box Midfield Shape — Two 6s, Two 10s Between Lines
A positional game focused on maintaining a box midfield so the team can create diagonal support, third-player options and multiple players between defensive lines.
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Organization
Mark a central rectangle with two deeper midfield positions and two advanced pockets. Build from a back line into the box against a compact midfield press. Score by finding either advanced midfielder and then connecting forward.
Coaching Points
The four midfielders should not flatten onto one line | Create diagonal angles inside the box | One advanced player can drop while the other stays high | Move defenders before playing through | Keep an outlet outside the box
Progressions
- Allow defenders to man-mark one advanced midfielder and reward rotations that free the other.
Regressions
- Create protected pockets for the two advanced midfielders.
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