Piedmont Girls Soccer “There is no “I” in team but there is in win” ~ Michael Jordan

Soccer Terminology w/ the Ball  “Clear it!” – the act of moving the ball out of the area of one’s own goal by kicking it (throwing it - goalkeeper)  “Cross it” – another word for center the ball or pass it to the other side of the field  “Tackle her” – the act of taking the ball away from a player by kicking or stopping it with one's feet.  “Drop it”- the act of kicking the soccer ball backwards TO A TEAMMATE!  “Possession” – Do not allow the other team the opportunity to intercept the ball. Pass to teammates… not just booting the ball down the field.

 “Check to” – to ask for the ball or make a run back towards a teammate demanding for the ball.  “Pressure her” – closing down the space between you and the opponent, not allowing them to easily get by you.  “Push Up” – Defense moving the line forward towards midfield when offense has CONTROL of the ball.  “Drop Back” – When the opponent has control of the ball and they are behind you.  “Get Goal Side” – Stand in between the opponent and the goal. Soccer Terminology w/ out the Ball

How to Play a  4 Defenders, 4 Midfielders, 2 Forwards  Most common soccer formation played world wide  It is an ADAPTABLE system that gives teams strength in CREATING OPEN SPACE!

Strikers (Forwards) Role in a Communication – The 2 of you need to let each other “feel” where you are on the field. 2. Switching – You are not required to stay at one side… need to be changing fields with each other. 3. Dropping back – Whose going to drop back and mark any defender who might step up to offense. 4. Pressuring the ball – One person needs to be pushing up and pressuring the defense when defense has possession.

1.Positioning – Decide who will be more defensive and who will be more offensive. 2.Distribute – Know when to pass to space and when it’s best to pass to feet. 3.Take Shots – Do not be afraid to put shots on the net from outside the box. 4.Get back – Make sure to drop to offer support to the defense when possession is with the opponent. Center Midfields Role in a Javier Mascherano – Barcelona

1.Responsibility - is to primarily take on full-backs (outside defense) and defend against the opponents wingers. 2.Crossing – staying in the outside of the field – making crosses to the center to get the ball to the strikers. 3.Scoring – By opening the field you can be in prime position to score when the ball is on the opposite side of the field. 4.Dropping back – Must get back and support the defense when the opponent has possesion. Wingers Role in a 4-4-2

1.Responsibility - defend against opposition wingers & strikers who come into their area of the field. 2.Good Tackling – knowing when to “step” and when to drop back when the opponent is driving towards them. 3.Passing – NEVER passing across the center of their goal… choosing when to “clear” and when to pass to feet. 4.Attacking – Knowing when to step up offensively, being a secret weapon! Full Backs (Outside D) Role in a 4-4-2

1.Responsibility – to repel the attacks of the opposing team. 2.Tackling – Making sure to intercept any pass or take away the ball from the opponent. 3.Communication – Man marking or taking control and letting others know who has who. 4.Playing in the center of defense requires strength, bravery, concentration and an ability to read the game. Center D’s Role in a 4-4-2

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5 Steps on How to be a Successful Soccer Player 1.Technique 2.Knowledge of the game 3.Speed 4.Attitude 5.Having Fun

“I am not a perfectionist, but I like to feel that things are done well. More important than that, I feel an endless need to learn, to improve, to evolve, not only to please the coach and the fans, but also to feel satisfied with myself. It is my conviction that here are no limits to learning, and that it can never stop, no matter what our age.” ― Cristiano RonaldoCristiano Ronaldo