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    The document discusses the positional roles in a 4-4-2 soccer formation. It outlines both the defensive and attacking responsibilities of each position, including goalkeeper, center back, outside back, center midfielder, outside midfielder, and center forward. The key positions and their main duties on both defense and offense are summarized.

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    The document discusses the positional roles in a 4-4-2 soccer formation. It outlines both the defensive and attacking responsibilities of each position, including goalkeeper, center back, outside back, center midfielder, outside midfielder, and center forward. The key positions and their main duties on both defense and offense are summarized.

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    4 4 2PositionalRoles

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    The document discusses the positional roles in a 4-4-2 soccer formation. It outlines both the defensive and attacking responsibilities of each position, including goalkeeper, center back, outside back, center midfielder, outside midfielder, and center forward. The key positions and their main duties on both defense and offense are summarized.

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    SOCCER SYSTEMS OF PLAY

    Positional Roles

    created by Randy Hanson, www.SoundSoccer.com , ALL RIGHTS RESERVED


    4 - 4 2 POSITIONAL ROLES

    GK
    - GOALKEEPER
    CF CF

    CB
    - CENTER BACK
    OM OM

    OB
    - OUTSIDE BACK CM CM

    CM
    - CENTER MIDFIELDER
    OB OB

    CB CB
    OM
    - OUTSIDE MIDFIELDER

    CF GK
    - CENTER FORWARD

    POSITION DEFENSIVE ROLE ATTACKING ROLE


    ~ Make saves! (1-touch goalkeeping) ~ Quick, accurate distribution
    ~ Direct Defense ~ Support attack and contribute to team build-up
    GOALKEEPER ~ Control Penalty Area (especially on crosses)
    ~ Sweep behind defense (vertical positioning)

    ~ Provide pressure and cover on strong side of field ~ Provide width & support on strong side
    ~ Provide cover and balance on weak side of field ~ Accurate passing to start attack
    OUTSIDE ~ Stop crosses (effective 1v1 defending/ball winning) ~ Effective combination play on flank
    BACK ~ Mark tightly in penalty area on crosses weak side ~ Beat players 1v1 in attacking
    ~ Dominant in air & effective technical clearing ~ Quality crosses in attacking

    ~ Direct defense ~ Effective support and passing to keep possession


    ~ Disciplined central cover ~ Dictate attack-change side/build up/play direct
    CENTER ~ Effective 1v1 defending/ball winning ~ Positive contribution to set pieces
    BACK ~ Dominant in air & effective technical clearing
    ~ Mark tightly in penalty area on crosses

    ~ Choice to provide compactness or pressure ~ Playmaker connecting lines of team


    ~ Keep balanced position, with other center mid ~ Dictate attack - play direct (counter) or build up
    CENTER ~ Protect center backs (solid 1v1 ball winning) ~ Keep balanced position, with other center mid
    MIDFIELDER ~ Screen passes to forwards/disrupt build-up ~ Solve pressure/effective individual possession
    ~ Dominant in air and effective technical clearing ~ Long-range finishing & final passing for goals

    ~ Choice to provide compactness in midfield or to ~ Provide width & support so teammates can join
    pressure oppositions back line attack
    OUTSIDE ~ Intercept passes in midfield when forwards press ~ Combine with teammates to penetrate on flank
    MIDFIELDER ~ Work with outside back to defend flank/crosses ~ Beat defenders 1v1 for quality crossing & finishing
    ~ Provide balance in midfield when ball is weak side ~ Make far post runs to finish crosses

    ~ Pressure defense (stop counter-attack/direct play) ~ Score & create goals!


    ~ Cover other forward when not pressuring ~ Provide depth (occupy/get behind center backs)
    CENTER ~ Position to keep play predictable for teammates ~ Effective timing/placement of runs behind defense
    FORWARD ~ Double back in midfield to win possession ~ Support build-up and retain possession so
    ~ Position to create our counter-attack teammates can join attack

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