A Brief Overview of Soccer Positions
Defense Positions
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Mid-Field Positions
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Forwards
DEFENSE PLAYERS:
Right Fullback, Left Fullback, Sweeper, Stopper
Functions of Fullbacks:
Ability to create width (spread out) the attacking offense.
Man to Man marking (man-to-man defense) or space marking (zone defense).
Create balance for cover.
Start the attack out of the Defensive end.
Functions of Stopper:
To defend against opponent's center forward.
To deny the ball to opposing forwards.
To help support the mid-fielders.
Must possess following attributes:
Ability to mark (defend) tightly.
Speed.
Intensity.
Strength.
Functions of Sweeper:
Must be aware at all times of the following:
Where the ball is....
Where the opponents are...
Where the teammates are...
Where the goal is...
Where the off-sides is...
Where the goalie is...
MID-FIELD PLAYERS:
Right Mid-Fielder, Left Mid-Fielder, Center Mid-Fielders (also known as Half-Backs)
Functions of Mid-Fielders:
Creativity.
Distribution of the balls to proper channels (passing lanes).
Must possess the rhythm or flow of the game.
Vision and pace.
Ability to see and/or change the point of an attack.
Possess Offensive and Defensive skills.
FORWARDS:
Right Wing, Left Wing, Center Forward
Functions of Forwards:
Shooting.
Scoring.
Heading.
Dribbling.
Maintaining position (creating space)
Speed.
Pass and move.
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