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02 May 12:31

⚽️ Passing and Receiving - CM | 1 to 1-P23

Our final practice of the CM specific week is a simple 1 to 1 drill using minimal setup to focus on body shape, disguised passes, and first-touch control. 💪

🚨In case you missed it, view our CM Position specific videos here: https://touchtight.co/playing-in-centre-midfield

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Passing and Receiving - CM | 1 to 1-P23

00:00 Intro00:09 Practice Breakdown00:31 Add Disguise to the Central Pass00:47 Progression 1: Ball Mastery to Create New Passing Angle01:10 Protect the Ball from the Defender When Turning01:24 Progression 2: Reverse Pass After Turn01:52 Backpedal to Receive Forward FacingLooking to sharpen your central midfielder’s passing, receiving, and awareness? This simple 1 to 1 drill uses minimal setup to focus on body shape, disguised passes, and first-touch control. Players develop rhythm, composure, and decision-making under pressure. Progressions add ball manipulation and movement to increase realism and challenge. 💪⚽️

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01 May 13:16

🔥Developing the Switch of Play - CM | 1 to 1-P22

Struggling to switch play with control and accuracy? This 1 to 1 CM practice helps players improve body shape, scanning, and execution to deliver consistent, game-realistic switches.💪

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Developing the Switch of Play - CM | 1 to 1-P22

00:00 Intro00:10 Practice Breakdown00:29 Open Body Shape to Receive00:44 Progression 1: Fake Switch on 1st Turn - Execute on 2nd01:25 Progression 2: Lifted Switch Over Rebound BoardsStruggling to switch play with control and accuracy? This 1 to 1 CM practice helps players improve body shape, scanning, and execution to deliver consistent, game-realistic switches. With mini goals representing wide targets, players work through realistic movement patterns and technical details. Includes progressions to challenge timing, touch, and variation in passing technique. 🔥

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30 Apr 15:47

🤔 Which of these Midfield Trios in the UCL Semi-Finals do you prefer?

🔴🔵 De Jong, Pedri, Gavi

37 %

🔵⚫️ Barella, Calhanoglu, Mkhitaryan

23 %

🔴⚪️ Partey, Rice, Odegaard

0 %

🔵⚪️ Vitinha, Neves, Ruiz

40 %

30 votes

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30 Apr 13:11

🔥 Win Possession Centrally and Counter | 11-P12

Want to sharpen your midfielders’ ability to counter quickly after a regain? This new high-tempo session develops early forward passing, scanning, and decision-making in transition. ⚽️

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Win Possession Centrally and Counter | 11-P12

00:00 Intro00:10 Practice Breakdown00:38 Play on Minimal Touches After Interceptions00:52 Progression 1: CM Can Jump Out of Zone to Press01:19 Recognise Triggers to Press = Regain and Counter01:31 Progression 2: CM Chooses Side to Attack01:54 Scan to Find Attackers in SpaceWant to sharpen your midfielders’ ability to counter quickly after a regain? This high-tempo session develops early forward passing, scanning, and decision-making in transition. Set in a realistic area with wide players and central combinations, it challenges players to break quickly and exploit disorganised defences. Progressions add layers of pressure, movement, and directional changes—perfect for building forward-focused, fast-thinking midfielders. 🔥⚽️

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29 Apr 12:16

🎉 Midfielder Passing Activation | Warm Up (WU-14):

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This high-tempo warm-up sharpens midfielders’ one and two touch passing ability and game awareness. 🔥

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Midfielder Passing Activation | Warm Up (WU-14)

00:00 Intro00:12 Practice Breakdown00:32 Well Weighted and Accurate Passing00:55 Progression: Add a 2nd Ball - Work Both Sides01:11 Learning: Head Up Before Passing01:21 Outcome: Assess Positioning for More Accurate PassesThis high-tempo warm-up sharpens midfielders’ one and two touch passing ability and game awareness. Played in a tight area, it focuses on quick combinations, switching play, and body shape adjustments to keep possession fluid. With progressions that add intensity and test scanning and control, this drill prepares players to move the ball efficiently in tight, match-like situations. 🙌⚽️

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28 Apr 13:00

🚨New Releases: Composed Centre Midfielders | CM

This week, we're spotlighting the heartbeat of the team — the central midfielder. From receiving under pressure and dictating tempo, to switching play and breaking lines, these sessions are crafted to build control and composure. 🎯

Each day, we’re dropping a new CM-focused practice to help you master the middle of the pitch and become the calm, creative presence every team needs. 💫

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25 Apr 14:06

🤔 Which Position Specific Content Have You Found the Most Useful So Far?

Strikers 🔥

22 %

Full Backs 🎉

0 %

Wingers ⚡️

33 %

CDM's 🧠

67 %

Centre Backs 🛡️

11 %

9 votes

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25 Apr 14:03

🎉 New: Winning Aerial Duels - CB | 1 to 1-P21

Our final practice of the week is a 1 to 1 centre back drill that sharpens aerial ability by focusing on timing, body shape, and quick reactions. ⚽️

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Winning Aerial Duels - CB | 1 to 1-P21

00:00 Intro00:06 Practice Breakdown 00:18 Time Header, Eyes on Ball & Use Arms to Leap00:31 Progression 1: React to Block Passes After Header01:04 Progression 2: Chest Down, Pass and React to BlockThis 1 to 1 centre back practice sharpens aerial ability by focusing on timing, body shape, and quick reactions. Players work through game-relevant actions to improve heading technique, recovery speed, and transitional play. With progressions that increase pressure and demand composure, this drill is ideal for defenders aiming to dominate aerial duels more consistently. 🔥⚽️

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24 Apr 12:48

⚽️ New: Playing Out From the Back - CB | 1 to 1-P20

This individual practice is designed to develop centre backs’ ability to step out from the back and break the first line of pressure with confidence. 💪

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Playing Out From the Back - CB | 1 to 1-P20

00:00 Intro00:14 Practice Breakdown00:34 1st Touch Inside Past Line of Mannequins 00:52 Progression 1: Add a 2nd Ball for Reverse Pass01:10 No Disguise - More Easily Intercepted 01:25 Face Hips and Eyes Forward to Disguise Pass01:39 Progression 2: Add 3rd Ball for Pass to Opposite MF01:56 Slow Turn = More Touches to Play Forward 02:15 Quick Turn to Receive = Increased Speed to Drive Forward This individual practice is designed to develop centre backs’ ability to step out from the back and break the first line of pressure with confidence. Through a series of detailed movements and passing combinations, players improve their timing, body shape, and decision-making when building from deep positions. The practice focuses on recognising visual triggers, disguising forward passes, and executing with control and purpose. Progressions are included to gradually increase difficulty, helping players transfer these actions into various game scenarios with greater consistency.💪⚽️

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23 Apr 12:39

🔥 1 v 1 Attacking & Defending Challenge | 68-P8

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This practice is built to improve players’ 1 v 1 defending skills, with a strong focus on individual technique, positioning, and defensive decision-making. 🛡️

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1 v 1 Attacking & Defending Challenge | 68-P8

00:00 Intro00:11 Practice Breakdown00:27 Defensive Positioning to Force Attacker Wide 00:45 Progression 1: Two Simultaneous 1 v 1’s01:07 Show Defender Outside - Use Line as an Extra Defender01:21 Progression 2: 2 v 2 Game01:38 Defend as a Unit - Compactness to Force Play WideThis practice is built to improve players’ 1 v 1 defending skills, with a strong focus on individual technique, positioning, and defensive decision-making. Players will learn how to stay compact, dictate play into wide areas, and deal with attackers in isolation while maintaining control of the engagement. The practice gradually increases in complexity through a series of progressions that challenge both individual and collective defending. Each phase pushes players to improve their ability to win the ball, communicate effectively, and manage space under pressure. 💪⚽️

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