HOW TO CHOOSE POSITION - where should you play?

Summary

This video helps viewers choose the right football position by guiding them to consider their skills and preferences. It covers various positions such as central midfielder, winger, full-back, center-back, attacking midfielder, defensive midfielder, striker, and goalkeeper. The video highlights how understanding what you enjoy and excel at can help in selecting a position, while also emphasizing the importance of adaptability. Even if you prefer one position, being open to your coach’s suggestion can lead to growth and improvement. Ultimately, the key to success in football is both personal development and team contribution.

Takeaways

• 😀 Understand what you enjoy doing in football to help determine your position. If you love being involved in everything, central midfield could be a good choice.
• 😀 Physical players who enjoy tackling and dueling may be more suited to defensive positions, such as center-back or full-back.
• 😀 If you love dribbling, taking on defenders, and creating chances, playing as a winger could be a great fit.
• 😀 Central midfielders need to be calm on the ball, great passers, and capable of reading the game to help teammates.
• 😀 If you’re fast, good at crossing, and have decent finishing ability, consider playing as a winger.
• 😀 Full-backs or wing-backs are ideal for players with good stamina, who can both attack and defend while tracking back.
• 😀 Strong players with excellent tackling skills and positioning may be best suited for playing as center-backs.
• 😀 Attacking midfielders excel in tight spaces, have creative vision, and are capable of creating goal-scoring opportunities.
• 😀 Central defensive midfielders balance strength with a deep understanding of the game, and are great at winning back the ball.
• 😀 Strikers are natural goal-scorers who can finish with power and precision, and create space for themselves to receive passes.

Q & A

What is the first question many football players will ask when they meet each other?

The first question is usually 'What club do you play for?' and 'Which position do you play?'

How can you figure out which football position suits you if you're unsure?

You can start by considering what you enjoy doing during the game, like whether you enjoy being involved in everything, tackling, dribbling, or scoring goals, and match those preferences to a position.

What are some qualities that suggest someone might be a good central midfielder?

A good central midfielder typically has great passing skills, calmness on the ball, a good work rate, and an ability to help teammates by guiding them vocally and creating space.

What skills should you have if you're aiming to play as a winger?

To play as a winger, you should be good at dribbling, have speed (especially in short bursts), be able to cross the ball effectively, and finish when necessary.

What are the key attributes needed to play as a full-back or wing-back?

Full-backs or wing-backs should have speed to get forward, stamina, good crossing ability, and also be strong defensively, able to track back and help the team.

What are the qualities of a strong center-back?

A strong center-back excels in timing tackles, positioning themselves well to break up opposition plays, and staying calm under pressure. They should also be good on the ball.

What makes a good attacking midfielder?

An attacking midfielder should have precise passing range, the ability to dribble in tight spaces, great vision to spot openings, and the capacity to make teammates more dangerous.

How can you tell if you might be better suited as a central defensive midfielder instead of a central midfielder?

If you have good passing skills and understand the game, but also possess strength and excellent tackling abilities, you might be better suited as a central defensive midfielder.

What skills should a striker have to succeed in their role?

A striker should have a good finishing ability with power and precision, be able to lose defenders, create space for themselves, and possibly have some speed.

What qualities are important for a goalkeeper to have?

A goalkeeper should ideally be physically big, have great reflexes, not be afraid of the ball, and possess excellent handling skills, including catching and blocking.

Why is adaptability important when choosing a football position?

Adaptability is important because you might be asked to play a position that isn't your first choice, but it could be the best role for the team and help you develop as a player.