TACTICS
TEST ANSWERS
1.
Soccer
tactics depend on: c. Who
has possession of the ball
2.
If our
team gains possession of the ball, ALL our players are:
a. Attackers
3.
If our
team looses possession of the ball, ALL our players are:
c. Defenders
4.
The key to winning soccer games is: b. Beating our opponent to all
loose balls (possession)
5.
The three ZONES of a soccer field are: d. Attacking zone, Midfield
zone, defending zone
6.
In the
attacking zone, you should: b. Shoot on every opportunity
7.
In the midfield zone, players should: a. Keep possession and move
the ball to the attacking zone
8.
In the defending zone, the first priority is to: c. Clear the ball
from the zone
9.
In defense, goal side/ball side means: b. Being in a position to
see the ball and attacker while protecting the goal
10.
In defense, the FIRST defender: d. Delays the attacker with the
ball to let the defense to get set
11.
The
SECOND defender’s main task is to: a. Support the first defender
12.
The THIRD defenders must: d. Support the first and second
defenders by stopping penetrating passes
13.
In
the attack, the FIRST attacker is: a. The player with the ball
14.
The SECOND attacker’s
main task is to: c. Support the first attacker by showing for a pass
15.
The THIRD attacker should
be several players who: b. Attempt several penetrating runs in order to
move the ball or score
16.
The
goalkeeper’s job is: b. Be the last line of defense and initiate the
attack
17.
When
setting up a wall against a free kick, the wall should be c. 10
yards from the ball.
18.
Which
formation is more balanced for the attack and the defense? (Defenders-Mids-Forwards)
d. 3-4-3
19.
When
making a crossing pass toward the opponent’s goal, you prefer to pass to
the FAR post. Why? b.
There are more chances for a goal from a rebound
20.
The
most fundamental skill for effective team play is: c. Communication
21.
When we are defending we want to: d. Both a and b.
a.
Have more players (numbers up) than the attackers
b.
Compact and take away shooting opportunities
22.
When we attack, we want to: a. Unbalance the defense by pushing
more players into the attack (numbers up)
23.
As
attackers we want to: c. Move – Receive – Finish
24.
As
midfielders, we want to: a. Build – Connect – Support
25.
As
defenders, we want to: b. Deny – Destroy – Develop
26. (25 points) At a LMVSA
Patriot game, we have 10 players available to play with no substitutions. The opponent has chosen to play with all 11 players.
The opponent’s method of play is 4 defenders, 3 midfielders, and 3
forwards. There are many
answers for this situation problem. The
main point was to see players think about the options.
Here is one way to approach the situation.
What
method of play (formation) should we use?
3
Defenders, 4 Midfielders, 2 Forwards
Explain
what makes your formation strong:
This
formation keeps a strong defensive posture from the midfield by giving us
numbers up when our opponent attacks. The
formation also keeps a numbers up advantage in the midfield for keeping
possession and starting the attack.
Explain
what makes your formation weak:
What
TACTICAL instructions do you give the players to overcome our player
shortage?
Goalkeeper
needs to direct the defense to ensure all attackers are marked.
Upon gaining control of the ball, send the ball far forward to the
attackers.
Markup
all opponents in our defensive end of the field and play man-to-man.
Defenders need to close fast and delay the player with the ball
Communicate
Midfielders
should look to make through passes between the four defenders. Be quick on
the attack, but recover quickly on defense.
Forwards
should look to make their penetrating runs between the four defenders.
Shoot on every opportunity.
