By looking over their shoulder, good midfielders know where their teammates and defenders are located and where the space is. They know when a turn will put them in danger, when there is space they can burst into with a quick turn, or when a one-touch pass to a teammate is the best course of action.
How do you determine open space in soccer?
The best ways to get open for a pass in soccer is by moving at the right times. Sometimes moving fast and sometimes just shuffling over into the space. It all depends on how fast you read the game. If you can anticipate when the ball is coming, then you can get open more often.
How is space calculated in football?
How to coach players to find space:
- Play lots of games in small, congested spaces, putting space at a premium.
- Encourage players to check away and then toward the ball in all your passing exercises.
- Encourage players to have their "head on a swivel"
