How to Assign Soccer Positions

Preface: Trying to figure out the best positions for your players isn't only about winning, it is also about putting young players in a position they enjoy and where they can be successful. Some positions require different skills, abilities, and personality traits than others.

1. Should you rotate players to all positions?
2. Selecting a Striker or Center Forward
3. Selecting "Wing" Forwards
4. The critical positions on Recreational teams
5. Selecting Fullbacks and Defensive Midfielders
6. Selecting a Center Midfielder or Center Offensive Midfielder
7. How to select a goalkeeper
8. Where to play your weakest players
1. Players afraid of contact
2. Players who are slow
3. Players with weak ball skills
9. Where to play a great, dominant player.