Training Drills For Central Midfielders | The Essentials To Playing Central Midfield

In today's video we are working on the essentials of playing central midfield successfully. To play in the centre of the pitch, you need a good quality first touch, the ability to create space with sharp movements, and one/two touch passing. In this training session, we cover all of those areas and more to allow us to be sharper on the pitch.
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[@iamlescobar]

Hey everybody. Just wanted to say that Michael is the real deal and that his Material is great. I watched his dribbling practice videos and purchased his Maestro pdf and today scored 9 goals in our indoor soccer game as my team went ahead and claimed a whopping 21-9 victory to head into the playoffs as the third seed. I wanted to thank you Michael for elevating my game to the next level and for making my improvement in soccer an enjoyable experience. -Luis

[@lildig]

Please make a video on how to get match fit / be able to run 90 minutes specifically for midfielders. Thanks

[@7mlc]

Thanks for the suggestion

[@jasonttorres]

Diego Antunez dis may b late but u need to run for around 15-30 mins it gives u a lot of stamina and always stretch well after it

[@miizty6789]

I agree

[@tommymagill2553]

Just run 5km each day will increase stamina very quick everyday try to increase your speed. It’s really as simple as it sounds.

[@klmasi]

I read somewhere an average footballer runs about 10km per game (full 90mins), so for me a non-professional I would run a 5K maybe twice a week for conditioning. Of course the faster you run this 5K then it would signal you to maybe increase the mileage, maybe to 6-8K. For speed work I have seen players like CR7 do sprint drills. This is definitely how he ran box to box for that Euro 2020 game and scored the goal. I've seen him do the sprint with a parachute. So maybe for me a non-professional, I would do 5-8 sets of 100m sprints. It's good enough. Interval training to improve speed, cadence and VO2 max. And then running with the ball to improve technique. Hope I can do this soon and I think you could get match fit using this.

[@BrianCopelandJKD]

Love this series and great tips from Omar.

[@7mlc]

Thanks Brian!

[@JOSHUA-gz5he]

Thank you so much I've always wanted this since I play in the CM position.cheers mate

[@7mlc]

You’re more than welcome Joshua!

[@howie_horace]

Great video as usual Mike, i use it often for my kids drills.

[@-SoulSimulation-]

Great explanation as always Mike, Thank you for your time and have a beautiful day!!!

[@7mlc]

Appreciate that Chad! You too my man!

[@user-nw6qp1ki2n]

Again and Again you are making my day 😍⚽️🤙🏻

[@ashishkhora6563]

Thank you very much sir I always watch ur video and always learn from you and that will make one day a better player

[@michaelwilcox404]

Yes! Thank you soooo much for this. I’m a CM and I really appreciate the tips and drills. I only wish I could like this video more than once! 👍😜😉👌😁

[@7mlc]

Haha thanks so much Michael!

[@fionnoruain4198]

Great vid mate, ill definitely be usinh these drills

[@7mlc]

Happy to hear that mate!

[@robertmuller2169]

Top session :) I'm looking forward to some new match analysis videos, when outdoor season starts again, to be able to see your personal strategies of creating space!

[@7mlc]

Thanks Robert! Looking forward to the outdoor season as well. Currently in playoffs for indoor season so all the focus is on that right now. Training begins for outdoor at the end of the month :)

[@petersphilip2783]

You're awesome! Keep it up

[@coachprince7355]

Nice session and this gave me new ideas on coaching my kids and thank you guys

[@arunvarghese007]

OMG I'm your fan from India. You're awesome🔥

[@Rocketmanrun]

I play CAM and I literally was searching for videos to help me improve and this was uploaded just now! It’s fate! Loll thanks for the upload

[@7mlc]

That's awesome, enjoy the drills Alex!

[@DaNSkills]

These drills will really help me I’m a mid myself, thanks

[@yaxye144]

I commented last video about the central Middlefield and today u a showing me I appreciate that thanks bro

[@7mlc]

You're more than welcome mate!

[@umeshbali7856]

Hi mate, Nice video, I'm truly inspired by your videos. Thanx mate for our help.

[@7mlc]

Always welcome mate!

[@joesoto3472]

As always, Another great video!

[@7mlc]

Thanks Coach Joe!

[@jessiharragin2089]

Great vid man

[@marcogranados7629]

great session.

[@nihalrasheed9827]

I just wanna take a moment to say thank you 7mic I'm normally a right back, but thanks to all the drills you showed me, my dribbling is gr8. I watch alot of passing teams like Barcelona, Man city, Messi's my fav player and i have a decent vision and thanks to your many drills my passing is gr8 I'm gonna get chances to play as a midfielder soon, 😊💓 Everyone was impressed with the way I bring the ball out the back and always deliver accurate passes to our forwards And here I come and see another gr8 video full if gr8 drills to do. Thanks for everything 👍💕💕💕

[@7mlc]

So good to hear of your improvements mate! Keep up the great work, and you'll continue being rewarded for it.

[@nihalrasheed9827]

@@7mlc Thanks Any ways to improve stamina? I've been getting tired a bit too quickly for my liking lately

[@kevinwilliams2548]

Great video as always bro 👌💪 👌👍, BIG UPS AND MUCH RESPECT TO BOTH YOU AND OMAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@7mlc]

Appreciate the support Kevin! Thanks my man.

[@shoebasgar664]

Hii.. Man you are doing great . Can you please put defenders in drills so it can be more realistic and of game situation. I Really love your Videos. Thank You.

[@talelsaadani3577]

Another "Super like" 💖💖. Keep goin BRO !!! 💪💪😎👌

[@7mlc]

Thank you bro!

[@bamz1932]

7mlc thank you this really benefits me as i play cdm/cm. i'm 6ft 2 and just turned 14 , i feel my defensive game is better than my attacking game as i win the ball quite a lot whether it's in the air or on the ground. i think what i have to work on is not going up too much or getting dragged out of position as a cm but because i'm quite fast & have good stamina im always able to get back but i still want to improve in it. my short passing and composure is good but i think i need to improve my long balls and driven balls because most times when i try play and long in the air it will curl. i enjoy you videos a lot please reply with advice .

[@AnselTazeh]

How's it going now?

[@brandoncosme9621]

Making the game faster, "Because fast is better than slow" I love it.

[@MMuff-rx8if]

👏👏👏👏Great video! Loved it..

[@7mlc]

Thank you!

[@masacuna]

some great drills here. Gold

[@7mlc]

Glad they are helpful mate 👍

[@8545320]

nice work out

[@jackkim458]

Really enjoy watching the drill, what kind boots are you wearing, btw.

[@marwaanlimnyuy2383]

A very nice one

[@sibythomas4994]

Nice video👍 keep Working mate.

[@7mlc]

Thanks bro!

[@seemabansal4939]

I have a request.. Can u plz upload individual training sessions a bit more and u have been putting out a lot of duo sessions.. I've got no one to train with.. Cheers

[@7mlc]

Hi mate, I have hundreds of individual training sessions on the channel. Enjoy :)

[@Montiaejc907]

Get a friend looser dweeb boy ;)

[@seemabansal4939]

@@Montiaejc907 I probably got friends than u they just not as much into football as me.. I feel it's easier to find friends sitting in room and doing nothing..

[@Timxd95401]

@@seemabansal4939 same for me bro, but you first have to be a good player by yourself before you cooperat with someone else

[@angelinaallen4664]

@@Montiaejc907 loser*

[@maanavvaranasi3066]

Great drills. Why haven't you included these drills for your weaker football aswell? Is it not essential for these drills?

[@keertiraj15]

Best...baller.....love from India🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@7mlc]

Appreciate the love mate!

[@GetRdy2LiftHvy]

Great vid

[@lamproskalpouzanis2361]

underrated channel

[@michaelwarren3351]

Love your videos, I'm watching them with my 8 year old, who wants to play mid. He's struggling against skilful players getting psst him, any tips please? Would appreciate it!

[@danyalkhan6152]

Great job @7mlc really love ur channel . Would like to know where to use the move La croqueta in a match . Every time I do it against the defender , he gets hold of the ball during 1v1

[@7mlc]

Don't force moves mate, the scenario is what dictates the move. Usually it's used to squeeze between two players.

[@danyalkhan6152]

@@7mlc thanks for the advice man . Hope I get the chance to use it .

[@pratikthorat1281]

In the awareness and decision making video, you mentioned how to shoulder check after passing. Can you show how to check before receiving, check while dribbling and check while receiving when the defenders are coming in from different directions.

[@klimbersonterang1756]

I love it

[@deepeshmeena92]

Thanks @7mlc I have also central attack midfielder.....good training drills 👌👌👌

[@7mlc]

Thanks mate!

[@deepeshmeena92]

Pls make long pass drill and workout for strong power shoot

[@ozumsauce2605]

@@deepeshmeena92 It's all about technique. You wanna shoot with the inside of your foot and you shoot with the bone pointing out of your feet. When you shoot swing your foot back and make sure your body is over the ball

[@sherv.h]

when did Dennis Suarez start his own academy?

[@Jayr0sama]

LMAO !

[@DevPatel-vf3mw]

Lmao

[@santoschanikaacademy55]

SANTOS TALENT ACADEMY

[@abelcastillo925]

Thanks to the video. I going to add some fake to this to make it even more explosive

[@oebh4696]

What would you recommend me to train on in the short time that remains before the season starts? I am a attacker and want to be sharp on the pitch. As you are playing as an attacker as well, I feel like you have got quite a few good tips. Only 3 weeks until the season starts

[@Football-hj4br]

I'm back from injury 😁 can't wait to hit the pitch As usual great tips 😍

[@7mlc]

Happy to hear that mate! Make sure you ease back into your training at a good pace. Enjoy your time back on the pitch!

[@Football-hj4br]

@@7mlc Thanks mate

[@mukiibixali3401]

for me with out equipment wat can i do to improve my skill we only hv on ball n kept by coch every after training

[@jolokoekje0788]

thanksss

[@ryzenop217]

I want to Mention that, It is also good drill for the forwards who like to drop deep❤️

[@7mlc]

If you're referring to a number 10 position or a CAM, this is definitely a great session for those players.

[@therandomguy9498]

7mlc man I went from zero to a main school team person. I’m literally captain! Sorry for late reply.

[@haithammuhammad7856]

Can you plz do a tutorial on OZIL'S signature chip. It has frontspin instead of back spin..isnt that insane?!😱

[@Prezzie_7]

What cameras do u use to record Yur sessions pls? Need one for mine

[@fieldsikumbi3104]

l have liked the drills too

[@fieldymunro]

Yes Michael! Top quality again, time to put maestro to the test! Can you do a tutorial on the 'Omar flick-touch'? 😂 Great stuff guys

[@7mlc]

Haha thanks brother! I'll get him to cook up that tutorial for you ;)

[@fieldymunro]

7mlc haha, nice one bro!

[@Abu-Shawky]

Good pro

[@harshbedi8968]

Hello sir! Hope you are good, Can u please make a video on vision and game reading as i am a midfielder and unable to adapt to these.

[@fredyscanlan]

I’d be surprised if there are many drills for those specific needs. They both come under the umbrella of experience I reckon. The best teacher is always playing more. For vision I’d recommend trying to play where you only look at the ball when you need to control it or pass it. Try and be constantly looking all over the pitch in between and you’ll start to see patterns emerge:)

[@harshbedi8968]

@Faith FootballSkillz thank u guyz After a year I am more complete player though now my position changed to right winger I am very good at crossing and playing passes in the box and I am also the top choice free kick taker as well So thank u guyz for ur replies And Stay healthy stay strong💪 stay Home

[@ayenguma9563]

Can you please do individual training for winger or striker

[@SportplatzHD]

Nice

[@neymarjrskillsproductiontv6053]

I am left wing forward so how do I improve my skills and crossing abilities with dreals🔝🙌

[@AISK9]

+7mlc Awesome video! Love it. I'm a CAM, can you make a video with training drills for Central Attacking Midfielders? I would really appreciate it! Thanks mate.

[@7mlc]

These drills apply to all central players mate, including CAM.

[@mirfansaputra6783]

good question I also want to ask like that hopefully it will be made hhhhh

[@katiefeeny2285]

Did you watch the barcelona vs real betis match messi scored an amazing hat trick and other team applauded him what a king 😍👑❤️

[@7mlc]

I did mate, unbelievable performance once again!

[@lionperformance4777]

My 3 attributes are First touch, positioning, awareness. You also obviously need fitness but if your positioning is spot on, you won’t need to run as much as you would have to if it wasn’t good

[@7mlc]

Exactly mate, you will preserve a lot of energy with correct positioning.

[@scottatangha6997]

Hi my name is Scott and I wanna play box to box midfield meaning I play both attacking and defend midfield how do I do bounce back shot and dribbling drills

[@yaseennasri9368]

A drill is made for me

[@cijothomas7285]

Finally a great video of my position 😁😁😁I really love omar training with uh but can central midfielder be a flashy dribbler Great attributes discussed by Sir omar 😉😉hatts off always being my motivation to work hard😆😆😆 but according to uh who is the best cmf is it busquests?

[@7mlc]

Every has their own opinion of who is the best. I'd recommend watching a variety of players (busquets, modric, Isco, etc. Players who have slightly different styles and roles so you can learn different ways of being successful.

[@cijothomas7285]

@@7mlc thank uh

[@bigts1617]

That’s exactly how i’ve wanted to train as CM

[@7mlc]

Glad to provide it mate!

[@armanddessossa138]

Very good what you do

[@7mlc]

Thank you very much mate!

[@rahulrawat3066]

I have improved a lot from your videos

[@7mlc]

Happy to hear that Rahul!

[@manjumr4801]

You are a good player keep it up Love from india

[@7mlc]

Thanks Manju!

[@manjumr4801]

Which is your voots

[@7mlc]

Mercurial Vapor 12 Elite Silencios

[@deepakdinesh2445]

Love it

[@7mlc]

Thank you!

[@yinnebecivil]

Like this 🤞

[@IlhaanBlueAce]

AGAIN 7MLC STRIKES AGAIN WITH ANOTHER WORLD CLASS VIDEO I REALLY HOPE I CAN PLAY WITH YOU ONE DAY MATE and pls do a how to dribble like ozil pls

[@7mlc]

Thanks for the support!

[@devindragauchan5150]

make 5 iniesta skills plz bro i am requesting

[@richardogamba5475]

do a video on attacking midfielders

[@SoccerLemon]

I did some of your drills on my channel!!

[@7mlc]

Good to hear!

[@amadoubarry2855]

Very good

[@7mlc]

Thank you!

[@maxsamsa4015]

Good drills, but who shows them should use both feet fro controlling and overall passing! Let’s take a look

[@anitapawar1242]

Nice 😎 cool 😎❄🆒 and wow 😮

[@7mlc]

Thanks Anita!

[@lilhan7768]

Hello my friend.Do you play as a professional?My sincirely

[@ShahzebKhan-qu3mg]

I hit like button.Its always epic when u take Omar with urself.I have a Song suggestion for ur next video.Its called "Arms around you-Lil Pump,XXXTENTACION".This song hit Billboard No1.Listen it once,if u like it use it in ur next video as Background music.This song is really Epic man.Thanks. I have some more which are mind blowing to use as Background music:1..Drake-Mia. 2.I am so tired of love song-troy,Lauv 3.No Brainer-Justin babier,Dj khaled

[@7mlc]

Those songs are not copy-rite free mate. Thanks though 👍

[@ShahzebKhan-qu3mg]

No problem mate,but do u listen the song

[@7mlc]

I've heard all of the songs you've listed. Good tunes!

[@ShahzebKhan-qu3mg]

Thank mate,Its my pleasure. You r really humble guy.Success come with being humble and keeping patience as said in Quran(Holy book).I love u man.keep helping us

[@ShahzebKhan-qu3mg]

One more question:which song do u like the most

[@Zack-rc3dt]

Can you do a video with Omar were you talk about his career and so on?

[@7mlc]

He played club and college, and is now dedicating his time to training players 👍

[@whizkid7813]

you’re Amazing bro🤙🔥🔥🔥✅

[@7mlc]

Thanks bro!

[@sunn4645]

Mate can you make a video on using body strength for dribbling and all like eden Hazard does...

[@MrBeastTellEm]

Akro medeo ^^^^ THIS!!!

[@ytfrancis1098]

Have a great day Michael

[@7mlc]

You as well mate, thank you!

[@oskarrafoss7239]

Do you think this would help me as a defender? I’m a left back but i have always wanted to have the teqnique s great midfielder has.

[@omorogbeigbineweka3194]

Oskar Rafoss as a midfielder, I have had to play left/right back. Playing midfield helps you understand everyone’s position, where the need to be and how to distribute the ball. I once helped a team down 3:1 at halftime win a game 3:5. 3 of the goals came from me playing RB, win the ball, then quick release to the midfielders. My problems with defenders and wingbacks is that they sometimes delay the pass to midfielders. That quick release is key. A split second delay makes it more difficult for the midfielder

[@oskarrafoss7239]

Omorogbe Igbineweka ok thanks! Really needed that

[@abdulhairerahaman8332]

Definitely doing these drills tomorrow

[@ericinho5468]

Are you only plying inside soccer? Or you will be playing outside again?

[@kkrishna060]

Please do a video about FULLBACKS DRILLS!!

[@7mlc]

Already have some on the channel 👍

[@kkrishna060]

@@7mlc I have watched them all and have improved a lot. Thank you Coach Cunningham. But I still have trouble at crossing when I am at my full speed. Please help?

[@mohammadahmed3329]

Iove you,,,,,

[@gauravbhayana4626]

I have one query man (request) That is that can you tell me how i can increase the length of my strides while running as i am 6feet tall and - How i can avoid running on my whole foot than running only on toe because you said that to achieve top speed or while sprinting we should run on our toes which i cannot do while my whole sprint Tips plz and is it necessary to run on toes while sprinting . Plźzzzzz tell something

[@7mlc]

If you're struggling to run on your toes, it might be something to do with your posture, or maybe your foot in general. If you really want to investigate the issue, you can always go and see a podiatrist (foot doctor) to see if anything can be diagnosed. Increasing stride just comes with practice. We improve whatever we practice.

[@albinpeter2546]

Nice Sir.. Thanks.

[@varsharathod2440]

1st from India

[@7mlc]

Almost mate!

[@ShahzebKhan-qu3mg]

Could you me any advice on mastering the moves like stepover,Elastico.I have seen ur videos of Step over(5 moves),It's seem very easy when u do.So any tips for me as I have never done step over(please help me that)

[@7mlc]

Just practice, it's as simple as that mate :)

[@StepAhead_Training]

Just go out and get lots of repetitions in, start out slow and build up your speed until you can do it on the move against a cone or defender. Just stay consistent with it and you'll improve!

[@ShahzebKhan-qu3mg]

OK mate,I get it.Its simple."Go out and play".I was unnecessary asking.We belong to the same planet.So,the rules and ways are same for everybody.Thank😡👊

Nice video

[@7mlc]

Thank you Seymen!

[@godza4735]

Tips for fullback

[@shamakhan5051]

Im also play at center mid so plezz can u upload more videos like this????

[@shamakhan5051]

And plezz help me how can i increase my match techniques???

[@7mlc]

You improve through regular training mate, there are also other sessions on the channel to help you.

[@shamakhan5051]

@@7mlc thank you for ur advise mate...

[@BinoKevin]

please make video training midefielders

[@christophergriffiths8317]

Is this is rochester NY?

[@simarpalsingh51]

Can you plz can a video for wingers! Thank You

[@7mlc]

I have many training sessions for wingers on the channel mate :)

[@user-cq7jw9gx1u]

Would it be possible for you to make more drills (both individual and partner) for centre backs? Also should centre backs work a lot on drills that midfielders do for aspects like passing?