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● 6Holding midfielder highlight video.
A holding mid's best plays are usually the ones nobody notices: the pass that resets the attack, the body position that cuts off a passing lane before it opens. I stay on the next option, not just the ball.
The plays nobody notices.
Screening in front of the back line is quiet work: cutting off a passing lane, forcing play wide, winning the ball back before it becomes a counter. None of it looks like much in isolation, but it's the foundation everything else is built on, and it's worth showing in the edit, not just the tackle that follows it.
Switching play is the other half: a composed first touch under pressure, then a pass that changes the point of attack. I keep enough of the field in frame that the switch reads as a decision, not just a long ball that happened to find a teammate.
Send game footage along with the player's jersey number and team colors, and I'll build a reel that gives this position its due. I can also film the game myself around Seattle.
A recent highlight reel.
About holding mid reels.
What do you look for in a holding midfielder highlight video?
Screening, switching play, first touch under pressure. A holding mid's best plays are the ones nobody notices, so I stay on the next option, not just the ball.
How long is a holding midfielder reel?
About 3 to 5 minutes works well, with the strongest plays first, plus a 30 to 60 second cut for social media.
What should I send for a holding midfielder highlight video?
Game footage along with the player's jersey number, position and team colors. I can also film games in person around Seattle.
Can a holding midfielder reel be used for recruiting?
Families do use these reels on recruiting profiles. I'm not a recruiting consultant, so ask your club coach or director about strategy, and I'll build the video to match what they ask for.
Let's build your holding mid's reel.
Send footage or book a game, and I'll build a reel around the plays that keep the team organized.