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Article Title: Soccer Field Diagram - Discover 4 Different Positions Article Description: I am shocked to see that coaches do not use a soccer field diagram to teach the kids various soccer formations. Or when they do, they fail to impress upon the kids the importance of 4 very crucial positions. These are Forwards, Midfielders, Defenders, and Goalie/goalkeeper. Let's discuss these individually. Additional Article Info: Word Count: 493 (not including resource box) Category: Soccer Written By: Andre Botelho Contact Email: [email protected] <----- Article Begins Here -----> Soccer Field Diagram - Discover 4 Different Positions © Copyright 2009 Expert Secret, Lda (SoccerDrillsTips.com) It's really upsetting to know that no soccer field diagram is used by coaches for teaching various soccer formations. Or when they do, they fail to impress upon the kids the importance of 4 very crucial positions. These are Forwards, Midfielders, Defenders, and Goalie/goalkeeper. Let's individually talk about these. Forwards: These are the players who place themselves by the opponent's goal. Their job is to translate passes into goals made to them by other players in various positions. As these players make the majority of efforts to shoot goals, they've got to be very sturdy. This talent is the most important even if their other abilities are only reasonably good. Nevertheless, let it be evident that other players shall continue to progress from one position to a new position. Strikers are those forward players who play in the middle and when they play near the touch lines, they are called wings. Nevertheless, in line with their key responsibility as forwards, they ought to have sturdy built and great shooting toes. Mid-fielders: It's apparent from their name that these players play in the middle of the field. Their responsibility is to catch hold of the ball, and pass it to the forward players thus enabling them to score goals. They are generally 5 to 6 in number. 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 really helpful in snatching the ball from the opponents and attacking the opposition. In addition, they should be good at passing the ball. These are highly strategic soccer positions on the field diagram. Defenders: These are players who save the attacks on their goals and hence the name defenders. As you can see, their position is vital. They are about 3 to 5 in number and remain close to the goal to protect it. In addition, their task is also to take the ball from the goalie and pass it to the players. An ability that is important to them is to kick the ball high to midfielders and so the coach must focus on this skill. Goalie: This is the person who takes all attacks onto himself and saves the goals. When other players are not able to stop the attack, the goalie must use all his skills to avert the goal. Because the goalie can use his hands and the only one in the team allowed to do this, the coach should invent special soccer tactics, drills and exercises to make the most of it. Now that you have this information handy, create a soccer field diagram and help your players understand it. This will help them in appreciating the importance and requirements of every position. Our youth soccer coaching community is known to contain a lot valuable articles, newsletters, and videos. Subscribe today and make good use of them. ----------------------------------------------------------------- Andre Botelho is a recognized authority in youth soccer coaching. Learn how to explode your players' skills and make training more fun in record time. Download your free youth soccer coaching guide at http://www.soccerdrillstips.com <----- Article Ends Here -----> ------------------------------------ This group is no longer maintained. It only exists for the archives. Please submit your articles at http://www.pickbrains.com/submit-article instead. Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/I_Need_Content/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/I_Need_Content/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: [email protected] [email protected] <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [email protected] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
