LCFCtotheprem Posted 28 February 2017 Share Posted 28 February 2017 I play Sunday league and regularly play defensive midfield. I am quite fit and a good tackler, but I'm not the greatest passer or have much composure on the ball. I was wondering whether people had any tips for playing in this position form experience? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firegrande Posted 28 February 2017 Share Posted 28 February 2017 Give it to your team mate who can pass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nalis Posted 28 February 2017 Share Posted 28 February 2017 Have you tried playing centre back? Might be more suited you from your attributes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stadt Posted 28 February 2017 Share Posted 28 February 2017 http://www.fourfourtwo.com/performance/passing There'll be loads of resources across the internet and youtube vids Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boots60 Posted 28 February 2017 Share Posted 28 February 2017 You are Lee Cattermole and I claim my five pounds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LCFCtotheprem Posted 28 February 2017 Author Share Posted 28 February 2017 I used to play CB but started playing in defensive mid as we have 2 good CBs. I feel I just need to practice my short passes and composure on the ball. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Izzy Posted 28 February 2017 Share Posted 28 February 2017 If I was you, I'd practice my short passes and composure on the ball Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheUltimateWinner Posted 28 February 2017 Share Posted 28 February 2017 Sounds like you need to work on your passing. I'd also recommend working on your composure. In all seriousness, best thing you can do is watch someone professional who plays that position, next Leicester game as much as you can, focus on Ndidi. See his positioning and look for the passes he's going to make as if you were him. You'll find you can add stuff to your game that way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benpicko Posted 28 February 2017 Share Posted 28 February 2017 Have you thought about working on your passing and composure? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the fox Posted 28 February 2017 Share Posted 28 February 2017 Just try running to space to make more room for yourself. And avoid those long passes in the ground. You even pass for 10-15 yards or less, or play a long ball to the wings (watch drinky's long balls to mahrez and do that if you can) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl the Llama Posted 28 February 2017 Share Posted 28 February 2017 Win the ball and pass it to the keeper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajthefox Posted 28 February 2017 Share Posted 28 February 2017 I would suggest looking for your options before you've got the ball. If you know who's going to be free when it gets to you, you'll get the ball away quicker and will put yourself under less pressure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmayne7 Posted 28 February 2017 Share Posted 28 February 2017 If you used to play centre back, I'd imagine you'd be a good defensive midfielder by nature. As in, you'll have good positioning and be able to spot danger. Personally, I find DM or AM the easiest positions to play, purely because you can drift a little more and anticipate situations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spacemunky Posted 1 March 2017 Share Posted 1 March 2017 Never ever pass it forwards. It's way too risky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dominicmsb Posted 1 March 2017 Share Posted 1 March 2017 I've been playing CDM this season for the first time too. Took a good few games to get used to it and I find it pretty boring honestly but I don't have much choice . Don't be afraid to play the simple pass. A lot of players try to do too much playing CDM and suddenly you are defending again. I think pick a couple of players who you think you could replicate to a certain level and just watch them during a game (Not Kante). Carrick has a good series of about 4 parts about how to play the holding role which helped me a bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finnegan Posted 1 March 2017 Share Posted 1 March 2017 Just as yourself - what would Wilfred do? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col city fan Posted 1 March 2017 Share Posted 1 March 2017 7 hours ago, spacemunky said: Never ever pass it forwards. It's way too risky. Thanks Daniel... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thracian Posted 1 March 2017 Share Posted 1 March 2017 Two touches maximum and simple 10-yard passes is a good guide for a defensive midfielder - unless you know you've got time and space when you can be more ambitious. With interceptions learn to completely relax and let your foot fall back slightly when the ball arrives - as if it were a cushion. Achieving it is simple if you've got co-operative team-mates. Work in a two or, better still a three in a small circle and keep the ball off the ground, The only way you'll be consistently successful is to cushion-control the ball and the nature of the practise means you get to plan quickly for moving the ball on. Another method is to use a wall. Pass the ball into it at various heights, cushion the return and pass again. Vary the height of your passes so you have to use feet, knees and chest to control the rebound but allow yourself two touches with the second being the next pass. Progress should be rapid. If not, try golf. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxfanazer Posted 1 March 2017 Share Posted 1 March 2017 Include an apostrophe after the first letter of your surname and you're almost there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxy boxing Posted 2 March 2017 Share Posted 2 March 2017 you could try emailing Ngolo Kante and asking him for advice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Posted 2 March 2017 Share Posted 2 March 2017 Off-load and move into space and repeat. This chestnut masked my inabilities for the the first twenty minutes of most matches before I wen back to the RW. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted 2 March 2017 Share Posted 2 March 2017 Genuinely surprised Col didn't start this thread! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ Barry Hammond Posted 2 March 2017 Share Posted 2 March 2017 On 28 February 2017 at 21:25, LCFCtotheprem said: I play Sunday league and regularly play defensive midfield. I am quite fit and a good tackler, but I'm not the greatest passer or have much composure on the ball. I was wondering whether people had any tips for playing in this position form experience? Couple of tips; 1.) be the teams lead talker Start with simple shouts of "time" and "man-on" to other players. If your side keeps hold of the ball, you have less pressure on yourself in the DM role 2.) Keep looking around you As a defensive midfielder, it's important to constantly know where players and the potential dangers are. Get used to have quick checks over your shoulders when the ball is in flight. This is is also useful for receiving the ball, as you're likely to know where you want to pass it before it gets to you - which is key given you'll likely to be put under pressure quickly. 3.) Work on your touch - and be confident to take one Work on receiving the ball with your back to the play and your first touch with both feet. Having a good first touch will hope open up the passing options for you - you'll find you're a much better passer after taking a good touch, because the balls under your control. 4.) Mix up your play The DM role tends to require short simple passes to your full backs or fellow central midfielders, but don't be afraid to mix up your passing every now and then to prevent it becoming predictable. The long raking diagonal ball in behind the full back should be in your mind every now and then, especially if you play with a quick winger / striker. Hope these give you some success - let us know who you play for / how you get on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmarteyAndChill Posted 2 March 2017 Share Posted 2 March 2017 On 28 February 2017 at 21:32, LCFCtotheprem said: I used to play CB but started playing in defensive mid as we have 2 good CBs. I feel I just need to practice my short passes and composure on the ball. Sunday league? You only need the long ball then. Provided you have quick striker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zealot Posted 2 March 2017 Share Posted 2 March 2017 Bang on DJ BH. Points 2 and 3 of DJ Barry Hammond's post above I'd argue are so so important in that position: - look, feel and be aware of what is around you all the time - practice practice practice your first touch. I'd add another point to his which is: - be brave in possession and practice holding off others and taking the ball in difficult positions. All these things'll give you more time. With more time passing kind-of takes care of itself -> as long as your teammates move off the ball!?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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