Elevate Your Soccer IQ
Take your soccer training beyond the pitch with BGTV – an all-access video network that focuses on developing how you view the game.
Take your soccer training beyond the pitch with BGTV – an all-access video network that focuses on developing how you view the game.
This is an example of perfect play by the outside back both on the defensive & offensive side.
This is a good lesson for wingers & outside backs about defensive responsibility.
Let’s check out these two videos & go over how to improve defensive clearances with the head.
No matter what position you play on the field, reading the game is so important, understanding what might happen, what will happen and how do I take advantage of that.
Movement is what creates goals, especially in the offensive third of the field.
Learn how small details can make a big difference out on the field.
Let’s learn when to go into a 1v1, when to stop, when to run back with the ball & improve our knowledge to help build our confidence when having to make these choices again.
Lets learn some key strategies on ways we can create space while moving forward on the attack.
In this clip let’s check out the outside backs on BOTH sides of the field, let's see what they do well & what could be improved.
Let's watch how this turnover turns into a goal & things we should be doing on both sides when this happens.
Let’s see an outside back & defensive mid do really great against a winger.
On the offensive side let's watch some tips for scoring Goals as an Outside back or Wingback, plus more tips on the defensive side on what to Improve as a Centerback.
Let's watch this defender take on a striker, how do you think she did?
Let's watch two early crosses on the ground and why it is important to know when and how to take those shots.
Let's watch this long run that leads to a goal and learn ways you can prevent this as an outside back and centerback.
Outside backs and Centerbacks let's learn things we can do when we are getting pinned by a Winger.
Let's see how a small mistake can have big consequences and break down what we could do better defensiveley to not give away big plays.
Let's see how this Outside Back reads the situation and goes the extra mile, giving that extra 110% that helps create the opportunity for a goal.
Let's watch this outside back take on this winger and learn what we could do a little better in this type of situation.
Let's watch this outside back receive the ball under pressure and make the perfect play.
Let's watch this great goal but analyze what the outside back & centerback could have done a little better.
Let's watch and learn how to perfect this key move; this touch is important for everyone in all positions to learn and practice.
Checking away from the ball then checking to it is a simple movement — but it works very well to create space even at the highest level of the game.
The little details that make up this goal the entire team earned couldn’t be done better if it was scripted.
Look at your foot placement — if you’re flat footed, you need to be behind the attacker and block their run. If you’re facing the sideline, you’re ready to drop back.
When the winger or outside back is coming at you in a 1 v 1, don’t get flat footed with your feet facing away from your goal. Orient towards the sideline and you’re in a better position. Stay side facing.
The definition of a good cross is one that is easy for your teammate to receive and get a good chance on goal. Here are two great ones in two different situations.
A lot goes into playing the perfect early cross. Let’s get into it.
When you get a yellow and you think it was a bad call, getting angry and frustrated is natural. But you have to stay aware of the line in the sand when the ref will be ok with you complaining and when you’ll get a red card for it.
As an attacking Outside Back, this is a relatively simple move to master that will create countless chances from rec leagues to the pros: after you pass to your winger on the outside, immediately cut inside of your defender an be an outlet.
If, as an Outside Back, you are unsure what decision to make, choosing to force the pass outside is often the best option. They might still get a shot off, but it will be a easier shot to save for your Keeper if it’s on target.
When you’re attacking, have the ball at your feet once you’re inside the 18, and have the defenders rushing to get back, what do you do?
Attacking midfielders love to play a line-breaking pass. Defenders can get them to change their mind by staying together and be facing the sideline (and thus ready for a footrace with the strikers).
When your team is switching fields, the defense is going to switch too. As a winger, watch for the outside back that is supposed to be marking you. If they’re watching the ball, you likely have a great chance to make a run behind and create a great chance on goal.
More often than not, the best defending in a 1 v 1 isn’t winning the ball. Stay goalside, slow them down, and give your teammates time to recover and help you out.
Successful team defending requires everyone doing their part and strong communication (both verbal and nonverbal) to make sure the other team doesn’t overload and create chances. An example here.
Textbook example of how to put pressure on a winger and get in perfect position to win a footrace. Just keep your hands down and you win this every time.
When you’re defending and the outside back on your side is making an overlapping run, the best option as a recovering winger is almost always to take the player with the ball and let your teammate pick up the run.
This one is pretty straightforward — watch the player in your position and see what she does. Everyone did their job exactly as they should have.
This is the kind of play that is often overlooked by fans watching the game, but gets coaches excited about a player. This is what you want to see from your CB or OB in this situation.
Soccer is simple in theory: on offense we create as much space as we can, on defense we shrink space. Here’s a great example of a Striker working to create space to create a goal, and then the CB learning from his mistake a few minutes later.
As an outside back, there is a simple trick to finding the perfect pass to your attackers. Start by checking the furthest away player to see if they are an option and then come closer.
When the opposition CB or CDM has the ball and space, often they’re going to look for a long ball over the defense for their striker to run on to. Here’s how to prevent that ball from coming in.
Getting the right positioning and not letting them win the ball at the same time. No need to worry about clearing it until after you make sure they aren’t going to get a clean header.
When the other team is going for the cross, your job defending against it is to make the other player’s job more difficult. If you can block the cross, force them to play a less than perfect ball. If you’re marking a striker going near post, step in front of them to slow them down.
When resetting the attack, we commonly expect to switch fields to the weak side as that’s where the space is. But a well timed (meaning after the defense has started switching sides) line-breaking pass back to the strong side leads to some great goal scoring opportunities.
‘Stand them up’ is often the best 1 v 1 defense. You don’t have to win the ball, just don’t let them by you to create a good chance. Textbook examples that will kill the other team’s opportunities every time.
As an outside back moving forward, you should have multiple options with the ball: give and go with the winger, cross to the penalty spot, or look for the CAM. So how do you decide which is the best option?