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C h a p t e r 5 Teaching Soccer Strategy and Tactics Game Strategy and Tactics A strategy is a plan to accomplish your seasonal or individual game goals. In Soccer, you might devise a strategy that calls for a direct style of offense and high-pressure defense. Such a strategy might be used by a fast, extremely fit team against a much less mobile team. Tactics are the specific means you use to accomplish your strategy. For example, to achieve your strategy of advancing the ball quickly, you employ the tactics of using a long passing style or a short, fast combination passing attack. The strategies and tactics you use should be determined by the strengths of your team and opponents. You cannot expect weak technical players to carry out every possible strategy. Train your players to develop the skills they need to implement the strategy you choose. Additional considerations include the size and condition of the field and weather conditions. TEACHING GAME TACTICS Good Soccer players have both technical skill and tactical knowledge. Good technical players are not worth much if they do not make good decisions as to where to run or play the ball. Teach tactics in game-like conditions, where you can show your players how to implement the principles of play. Like teaching technique, teaching tactics should be progressive. Begin teaching individual tactics. Then teach small group tactics and finally, team tactics. This progression allows you to teach your players what to do in a 1-versus-1 situation, how to play in a small group around the ball, and how to understand the responsibilities of their positions. Because Soccer is usually played in small groups around the ball, it is important to pay close attention to teaching group tactics. Coaching grids are also especially helpful in teaching tactics because they provide a restricted space, which allows for more contact with the ball. Focus on either offense or defense when teaching tactics. It is difficult to teach both at the same time. For example, if you are playing 4-versus-2, you will want to explain the importance of two defenders providing depth for one another, but focus on the four attackers who are working on maintaining ball possession, movement off the ball, and playing penetrating passes, between the two defenders. Do not worry too much about the defenders mistakes. Simply make a mental note and work on those problems later. 172
C h a p t e r 5 Teaching Soccer Strategy and Tactics You may also notice that certain drills are unsuccessful because your players lack sufficient skill. Do not hesitate to enlarge the grid to allow players more time to control the ball and make decisions. As they become more skilled, you can decrease the size of the grid to limit time and space and force quicker decisions. Finally, interrupt drills to teach when it is appropriate. Your players will learn much quicker if they have a visual picture of what they are trying to accomplish. Be sure to make a point of complimenting players on good decisions and provide constructive feedback when there are tactical errors. Remember, the game is the best teacher. Allow your players to play, and pick your interruptions carefully so as not to disrupt the flow of the drill. INDIVIDUAL TACTICS (1-versus-1) Attacking Players A player in possession of the ball is an attacker. An attacker needs the following skills: • The ability to maintain possession of the ball. Attacking players must learn to shield the ball by keeping opponents away from the ball using their bodies. • The ability to dribble and advance the ball. Attackers need to have good dribbling skills. They must have quick feet and the skill to counter a defender’s tackle. Feints allow attackers to evade defenders and keep them off balance. • The ability to change speed. Attackers need to have the ability to change speed and accelerate past a defender. Changing speed while controlling the ball helps create space and penetration. • The ability to create space. Attackers must be able to create space by spreading out the defense. Mobility, passing skills and vision are essential. Defending Players Defenders must have the following skills: • The ability to channel the offense. Every player becomes a defender when his or her team is not in possession of the ball. A defender needs to channel the opponent and the ball away from the goal. Defensive shape and position near the goal is very important. • The ability to maneuver the attacker and limit offensive space. Defenders should attempt to maneuver, or jockey, attackers into limited space. Marking the 173
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