Week 7: Overloads and Rotations in Midfield

Module: Master The Game: 12-18 Years Old Classroom: Use The 360TFT Game Model Phase: In Possession

Session Focus

Overloads and Rotations in Midfield

This session focuses on creating numerical advantages in central areas through intelligent movement, rotations, and positional interchanges.

Key Learning Outcomes

• Creating overloads through movement
• Timing of rotations and interchanges
• Recognising when to hold position vs rotate
• Playing through congested central areas
• Combining with wide players to create space

Coaching Points

• Movement to create 2v1 and 3v2 situations
• Body position when receiving in tight spaces
• Weight and timing of combination passes
• Communication during rotations
• Exploiting space created by rotations

This content is part of the 360TFT Football Coaching Academy - Use The 360TFT Game Model

Note: Full session diagrams and detailed coaching points are available in the Football Coaching Academy classroom.