| I am stunned to know that a soccer field diagram is | | | | opposition and hence facilitating the attacks on |
| not used by many coaches for teaching different | | | | opposition. In addition, they should have a greater |
| soccer formations to players. Or in case they do it, | | | | accuracy in passing the ball. These are one of the |
| they fall short of making the players appreciate the | | | | most important soccer positions on the field diagram. |
| significance of 4 main positions. These are Forwards, | | | | Defenders: These are players who save the attacks |
| Midfielders, Defenders, and Goalie/goalkeeper. I'll | | | | on their goals and hence the name defenders. As you |
| explain them to you one by one. | | | | can see, their position is vital. They are 3 to 5 in |
| Forwards: These players are positioned next to the | | | | number and stay close to goal to avoid attacks. |
| opponent's goal. Their task is to turn the passes into | | | | Apart from this, their task is to collect the ball from |
| goals that other players at several positions in field | | | | the goalie and pass it to the players. A skill that is |
| make. As these players make the majority of efforts | | | | very critical to them is to shoot the ball to the |
| to shoot goals, they've got to be very sturdy. This | | | | midfielders and so the coach should concentrate on |
| talent is the most important even if their other | | | | this a lot. |
| abilities are only reasonably good. | | | | Goalie: This is the person who defends the goal post |
| Nevertheless, let it be evident that other players shall | | | | and never allows the attacks to convert to goals. |
| continue to progress from one position to a new | | | | When all other players are unsuccessful in defending |
| position. Strikers are those forward players who play | | | | the goal, the goalie must use his powers to subvert |
| in the middle and when they play near the touch | | | | the attack. |
| lines, they are called wings. However, in accordance | | | | Since the goalie has the advantage of using his or her |
| with their chief job as forwards, they need to have | | | | hands, the coach should use his creativity to invent |
| a tough body and strong shooting toes. | | | | special soccer tactics, drills and exercises that help |
| Mid-fielders: It's apparent from their name that these | | | | him make the most of it. |
| players play in the middle of the field. Their role is to | | | | Now that you know this, design a soccer field |
| grab the ball, pass it to the forwards so that they | | | | diagram and then discuss it with your players. This will |
| can further score the goals. Usually they are 5 to 6 | | | | let them understand the significance of the various |
| such players. In the soccer field diagram, make sure | | | | positions. Our youth soccer coaching community is |
| their position is clearly defined. | | | | home to several such useful articles, newsletters and |
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| dribbling abilities of the players. This is important from | | | | rise in your coaching career. |
| the point of view of taking the ball from the | | | | |