![]() What?– Similar to the goalkeeper they need to organize and hold player in front of them and around them accountable for their defensive responsibilities and shape. They must also communicate with the midfielders in front of them #6, #8, and #10 as well as the wide back they are playing alongside. Who?– The most important communication is between themselves. They should organize the players in front of them and hold them accountable for their defensive responsibilities. #4 & #5 CENTER BACKS – Center backs much like the goalkeeper should talk a lot in a game because they are behind the team and have a good view of everything. Common words uttered by goalkeepers are “out”, “clear”, and “keeper”. They definitely need to let their teammates aware of when they come for the ball. Keepers should also make teammates aware that they are a passing option. They need to make sure players are in the correct position on defensive corners and free kicks. What?– Talk to the back line to push up, to drop, to shift, or make them aware of open opponents. So they should be in constant communication with players 2,3,4,5. ![]() Too much chatter, cheerleading, can make their important directives go unheard as they can be blocked out by teammates During the run of play they need to be a constant ‘mother hen’ to the back line in front of them. Who?– Their main communication is to 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 but they also need to direct all players about their roles on set pieces (corner kicks, free kicks). They need to hold the players in front of them accountable, especially of their defensive responsibilities. Some of the best goalkeepers hardly make a save because they use their mouths. They are responsible for organizing the troops in front of them. #1 GOALKEEPERS – The goalkeeper perhaps is the player that needs to talk the most. If you are unfamiliar with the numbering system it is listed below: Using the numbering system from US Soccer will explain players positions. Often, it is done in small groups or pairs.īelow are some ideas of the communication responsibilities for each position. It coordinates a team’s actions, players’ thoughts and actions defensively have to be in sync. However defensive communication is a must. Talking offensively gives away one’s intentions. Communication offensively is mainly done by the eyes and body language. It seems players only talk in a game when they want the ball. Normally players talk too much on the wrong side of the ball. ![]() The following is a breakdown by position of who the players should be talking to during the game and what they should be addressing. A little info may help them make a better decision. Options– Let teammates know that you are an option or that there in another alternative for them. Accountability– There are times when your teammates need to be held held responsible.Ħ. Generate positive vibes when things are not going well.ĥ. Motivation– At times you may need to pick individuals or the whole team. Awareness– Sometimes players need to be the eyes for your teammates and share with them things you see and that they don’t.Ĥ. Sharing directives and information will help solve the task at hand.ģ. Teamwork – Teammates need to share information to have success in situations that they are involved in together. Teammates need to disseminate this information for the good of the team plan.Ģ. Organization– Players should take on responsibility for helping teammates with their positioning to establish proper team shape to be effective both offensively and defensively. Players need to take the responsibility to communicate information to teammates in several important categories:ġ. They do not know what to say and to whom to say it. Players are not aware of the talk for which they should be accountable. Unfortunately they can’t take their cell phones on the field with them. We need them to communicate on the field. These days, our youth correspond mainly with their fingertips by texting. Often coaches in their pre and halftime talks plead with their players to talk on the field. It may be that players are not confident enough to instruct a teammate, it may be that players don’t like to be directed, or perhaps it is that the players do not know what to say or who to tell it to. The simple task of disseminating information to teammates seems to be difficult for today’s players. As simple as it is, today’s player neglect to use it and that is - communication. However there is one skill that is really lacking in today’s game. In the game of soccer there are a number of skills that at player must develop – finishing, passing, defending.
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