6th Grade Soccer
Technical Ball Skills
Technical Ball Skills
Escape Moves
Escape Moves
A dribbling move that moves away from a defender quickly in the opposite direction to create space
Examples: Drag Back, Step Over
Take On Moves
Take On Moves
A dribbling move at a defender to beat that player and advance down the field
Examples: Scissor, Shake & Bake
Positions
Positions
Backs/Defenders
The line of defense before the attacking team gets to your goal. They need to pushup the field towards the attacking side when the ball goes forward. They do not play goalkeeper.
Midfielder
They have dual roles of both attacking and defending with the backs supporting the strikers in possession of the ball. The provide width for their team.
Striker/Forward
They're closest to the attacking goal. Their job is to score the goals for theri team. They defend in the attacking half of the pitch.