defense

What is a clearance in soccer? A clearance is a defensive move made by a player to get the ball out of their team’s penalty area and away from danger. This can be done by kicking the ball high and far up the field or by passing downfield it to a teammate who is in […]

Have you ever seen a soccer player lay down behind the wall? Looks pretty weird, doesn’t it? Why would they put themselves in a position where they could get hit with the ball or jumped on? Let me explain… By laying down behind the wall, players are able to prevent the opposing team from scoring […]

One of the most difficult situations for a team is defending corner kicks. Due to a lack of offsides, the uncontested ball in front of the net gives the offense many options to put it in the goal. From a header to a 50/50 ball in a tight space, a goal off a corner kick […]

What is a sweeper in soccer? A sweeper is a defensive position in which the player sits behind the defensive line. This player is the back line of the defense and in front of the goalkeeper. The four core soccer positions are striker, midfielder, goalkeeper, and defender. These four positions may be further broken down […]

Understanding and learning the youth soccer positions is essential for coaches, parents and players. With each position there is a certain role, pace and formation a player must play with to better the team. Our team will breakdown each position and some of the skills needed for a player to find success. Soccer Position By […]