They have more freedom than the defenders to try things with the ball, because it’s not as dangerous for the team if they lose it. If they have space to create a dangerous dribble, pass or shot, they should be encouraged to do so. They should be very mobile, like to move into space, and be very comfortable with the ball at their feet. Roles and Responsibilities: The center midfielder is one of the links between your defenders and your forwards. Should be one of the most technical players on your team. Traits : Good endurance, likes to run, strong passer and creative with the ball at their feet.It’s important that they don’t lose the ball when in possession. When the #6 has the ball, they need to connect with their teammates, and make “safe” decisions on who to pass to. Without this role, your team will leave to much space between the midfielders and defenders for the attacking team to pass or dribble into, making it easier for them to score. Their job is to disrupt the opponents attack before they get to the defenders. Roles and Responsibilities: The #6’s job is to sit in-between the attacking midfielders and the backline.Must be an excellent passer, and have a poised personality. Traits: Must be disciplined, an excellent tackler, and have the ability to “slow down” play.Must be strong and brave going into challenges with attackers. Very important that they don’t lose possession, because losing it means that the other team doesn’t have far to go until goal. Must be disciplined enough to make “smart” decisions when they have the ball on who/when to pass or dribble. Roles and Responsibilities: Plays between the right/left defenders and is in charge of organizing the defenders and keeping the ball from penetrating through the center of the field.Should have decent speed, and can pass well. Good in the air, 1v1 tackling, and must have good organization. The right/left defenders are usually competing against fast players who like to dribble, so it’s important that they be good 1v1 defenders, and be able to keep up with speed. They should be encouraged to get forward when your team has the ball, but get back when your team doesn’t. Roles and Responsibilities: In the modern game, outside defenders (#2 + #3) are as much attackers as they are defenders.Traits : Good at 1v1 tackling, fast, likes to get forward and attack as well as defend.Right Defender and Left Defender (#2 and #3) Very difficult position to play, as kids will often blame themselves when a goal is scored on them when, in actuality, the ball already beat every other player on their team before getting to them. In charge of keeping the ball out of the goal, and help organizing their defenders in front of them in order to deny a shot from happening. Likes to try and get their hands to balls rather than relying on feet to save shots. Roles and Responsibilities: Must be willing to collect the ball on the ground around other players’ feet.Traits: Fearless, good at catching, athletic, vocal. So, for example, as players get older you can now tell them they are playing as a #7 instead of a right forward/midfielder. In US Soccer, different positions are now given numbers in order to help explain their roles. In order to see the different formations, you can place players in, no matter which size, please visit this link. This is presented for a 4-3-3 formation for an 11v11 game (U13+), but the roles are still very similar no matter how many players are on the field. Confused about the roles and responsibilities of each position? Take a look at the below guide in order to help clear things up.
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