Position Numbers and Roles Flashcards
1
Goalie
2 and 3
Outside Backs
4 and 5
Center Backs
6
Holding or Defensive Midfielder
8
Central Midfielder
10
Attacking Midfielder ( Or second Striker )
11
Left Wing
7
Right Wing
9
Striker
Role of the 1
Other than stopping shots, their job is to communicate where the players in front of them need to be at when we are defending, and to help keep them organized when we are attacking.
Role of the 2 and 3
To pressure any player with the ball on their side of the field and to slow down the opponent’s attack.
And to cover the middle of the boat box and ensure there are no players open in the middle to receive a pass.
And support the players in the midfield
Role of the 4 and 5
Role of the 6
Role of the 8
Role of the 10