One of the most popular soccer positions for young players is down the flanks, and superstars like Arjen Robben and Ronaldo have made playing in that area look incredible. Quality wingers need to possess searing speed to get past defenders, exquisite skill to cut inside, and masterful vision to whip in crosses. If you want … Read more
When you tryout for a team the coach will often ask “what’s your position?”
It’s possible to play many positions, but as you grow as a player you should specialize in one or two.
Choosing one or two positions will make you more effective on the pitch for two reasons:
The center midfielder is every team’s main passer of the ball.
The center midfielder must by skilled, but can get away with less speed than other positions.
A good center midfielder has good awareness. He knows where he’s located on the field, where his teammates are located, and where the other team’s center midfielders are located.
The winger is a deadly position. Wingers sprint down the sideline into open space, cross the ball, and beat other players 1 vs 1. They can score and play defense.
Good wingers are disciplined and push through physical pain.
A winger plays on the sides of the field (there is a left and right winger). They usually play near the sidelines but occasionally move to the middle of the pitch.
Defenders are the backbone of a team, possessing the grit needed to do whatever it takes to prevent the other team from scoring.
They usually hang back, protecting the goalie from breakaways and serving as options for midfielders in the defensive half.
Defenders have a hard, often unappreciated job. They need mental toughness, and determination to succeed.
Soccer forwards play in the offensive half of the pitch. They often receive the most scoring opportunities. Forwards defend less than other positions. They apply pressure when the opposition’s defenders have the ball but usually stand and watch when the ball is in the defensive half of the field. Good forwards score goals and make defender’s … Read more