Soccer Positions Quiz and Flashcards

Study Notes

Goalkeeper (GK): Responsible for preventing the opposing team from scoring by defending the goal.
Defenders (DF):
- Centre-back (CB): Defends the goal and wins headers.
- Full-back (FB): Supports both defense and attack, often making runs down the flank.
Midfielders (MF):
- Defensive midfielder (DM): Breaks up opposition attacks and distributes the ball.
- Central midfielder (CM): Supports both defense and attack, creating scoring opportunities.
- Attacking midfielder (AM): Creates scoring chances with passes and shots.
- Winger (WG): Uses speed and dribbling skills to attack the opponent's defense.
Forwards (FW):
- Striker (ST): Scores goals and holds up the ball.
- Secondary striker (SS): Supports the main striker and creates scoring opportunities.

Formations:
- 4-4-2: Four defenders, four midfielders, and two forwards. A traditional and defensive formation.
- 4-3-3: Four defenders, three midfielders, and three forwards. A more attacking formation.
- 4-2-3-1: Four defenders, two holding midfielders, three attacking midfielders, and a lone striker. A balanced formation.
Playing Styles:
- Possession football: Maintaining possession to tire the opponent and create scoring opportunities.
- Counter-attacking: Quickly transitioning from defense to offense after gaining possession.
- Long ball: Kicking the ball long to a target man or winger to bypass the opponent's press.
Defensive Strategies:
- Parking the bus: Defending deeply and compactly to prevent scoring opportunities.
- Pressing: Applying pressure to the opponent immediately after losing possession.
- Marking: Assigning a defender to tightly mark an opponent's key player.