Similar to before, but in this exercise the extra player will be ahead of the team and act as a target player. Then open it up, encouraging the use of the target player, but not requiring it. Rotate various players into the target player position, using forwards primarily. At the beginning, emphasize the combination play theme with the following scoring chart. Then open the game up to free play with no restrictions or special instructions.
Soccer is a game of creativity, freedom, and improvisation.
No place are these principles more apparent and crucial than in the midfield.