Goalies probably have one of the most important positions in soccer, which is why they need to be good at their position. If you ever end up without a goalie and your coach decides to put you in goal, try to stay in line with the ball at all times during the game. Focus on proper positioning and talk to your teammates, during a corner kick or goal kick you can tell your defense where to go. If you are a goalie, you should learn how to improve, so you can by putting yourself in game-like situations can improve your knowledge of what to do in certain situations. And if you can, get goalie gloves. They add more grip and it is easier to block the ball.
A Defender's job is to defend the goal, so obviously you can’t defend the goal if you don’t know how! So, try to stay in between the players on the opposing team and your goal, this will help them not be able to get past you. And communicate with your teammates, you can tell your teammates who you are defending or who they need to look out for. Speaking of looking out, study your opponents and watch what they typically do, especially if they are getting past you. You can use this to predict their next move. Make sure to remain calm while defending and when the opposing team makes a mistake, make your move and pressure. You can regain possession of the ball while doing so.in calm while defending and when the opposing team makes a mistake, make your move and apply pressure. You may be able to regain possession of the ball while doing so.
Midfielders need to have amazing ball handling skills and they need to be good at dribbling with the inside and outside of both feet. Make sure to stay focused and know where the ball is at all times; you can predict where the ball will go. Also make sure to know where the other players are and be aware of your surroundings. Last but not least, center midfielders are constantly under pressure. A good midfielder can shield the ball while dribbling. If you need more practice with this, you can make your siblings or other relatives practice with you.
forward’s value is determined by the goals you shoot. Don't wait until the perfect shot, if you have a shot, take it. However, not all the things a forward does is scoring. They also give assists and create opportunities for their teammates. Try practicing your passing and give and goes. Speed is easily one of the most important parts in the game, especially for an offensive player. The fastest players on the field set the pace for the game. If you use your speed effectively this gives you an advantage over the other team. Lastly, try to keep your head up while dribbling, only look down occasionally and make it quick. Seeing the whole field allows you to plan your next move.
