What does midfield mean?

Midfield is a position concept in football match.

The midfield is an important position in the football match. It is mainly active in the middle of the court and is responsible for contacting strikers and defenders. The main task of midfielders is to keep the control of football in their own hands, intercept opponents for the ball, create attacks and even score goals. Some midfielders are in the defensive position, and some midfielders create opportunities for strikers in the forward position.

In a game, the number of midfielders is not fixed, which usually depends on the needs of the team and the characteristics of the players. Generally speaking, there are three types of midfielders: offensive midfielders, defensive midfielders (also called "back waist") and organized midfielders (also called "front waist"). Different midfielders have different responsibilities and requirements in different games and teams.

The role of midfield

1, control the game rhythm: the midfield is the hub of the team's attack and defense, and the game rhythm can be controlled by passing and controlling the ball, so that the team can better adapt to the opponent's game style.

2. Organizing attack: Midfielders need to have excellent passing and ball control skills, and can quickly pass the ball to the free position when the team attacks, creating shooting opportunities for strikers.

3. Participate in defense: the midfielder needs to return to his own half to participate in defense, and stop the opponent's attack by intercepting and stealing the opponent's pass.

4. Dispatch and command: The midfielder is the key to the team's offensive and defensive conversion. It is necessary to schedule the team's attack and defense and command the team's overall tactics by observing the situation on the field.

Refer to the above content: Baidu Encyclopedia-Midfield