Soccer Field Diagram – How To Teach 4 Different Positions
It’s really upsetting to know that no Soccer field diagram are used by coaches for teaching various soccer formations. Or else when they do, they don’t succeed in making the kids realize the importance of 4 key positions. These 4 positions are Forwards, Midfielders, Defenders, and the Goalie. Let’s discuss these individually.
Forwards: These are players who position themselves near the opposition’s goal. Their job is to translate passes into goals made to them by other players in various positions. Since they will be making most efforts to shoot goals, they need to be strong enough. This is still very essential even when their other skills are of modest quality.
Nevertheless, let it be evident that other players shall continue to progress from one position to a new position. Forward players when playing in the middle are known as strikers and when playing close to the touch lines, they are called wings. Yet, consistent with main role as forwards, they should be physically strong and have powerful shooting toes.
Mid-fielders: As the name suggests, these are players who play in the middle of the field. Their job is to take the possession of the ball and then pass it to the forwards so that goals can be scored. There are either normally 5 or 6 mid-fielders. In the soccer field diagram, clearly identify their position.
The concentration of the coach should be on improving the tackling and dribbling skills of the players. This is what helps them in stealing the ball from the opponents and thereby aiding repeated attacks on the opponent’s goal. Apart from this, they should be good at passing the ball. These are one of the most important soccer positions on the field diagram.
Defenders: These players protect the goal from attacks and hence are called defenders. As you can see, their position is vital. They are 3 to 5 in number and guard the goal closely to avert attacks.
Also, their task is to resume the ball from the goalkeeper and then pass it to the players. A skill that is of paramount importance to them is to kick the ball to the midfielders and the coach must lay special emphasis on it.
Goalie: This is the most important person who guards the goal post and ensures that there is no goal. When the defenders are unable to stop the charge towards the goal, it is the goalie who has to take the charge.
Taking into consideration the fact that only the goalie can use his or her hands, the coach should get imaginative and use special soccer tactics, drills and exercises to help the goalie leverage this advantage.
Now that you are armed with this information, you must create a soccer field diagram and then discuss these positions with your players. This will let them understand the significance of the various positions. Our youth soccer coaching community contains a lot of informative articles, newsletters, and videos. Subscribe today and make good use of them.
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