Soccer Striker -- How to receive a pass

The soccer striker, soccer forward position is an important one. Besides just scoring goals the player playing the forward position in soccer needs to know how to hold the ball up and bring in other teammates to the game.

Description:
There are many different ways and styles to receive a pass as a forward. This video will detail how to position and use your body when receiving a pass with a defender on your back and how to shield that defender.

Key Points:
1. Stand with your body sideways, shoulder facing defender and dominant foot facing oncoming ball
- Don't stand with back to defender because you don't have good balance and they can easily knock you off ball. Turn body so you are naturally stronger and have more balance when contact is made.
2. Bend your knees slightly to lower center of gravity
3. Check shoulder before pass comes to see where defender is. Also put arm out to feel where they are.
4. Receive ball with outside of foot keeping your body between the ball and defender.

Equipment Needed: Soccer ball, partner or a wall/fence

Exercise Player Can Do:
If you have a partner, use a partner, if not use a fence. Kick the ball off the fence, as it comes back to you check your shoulder, turn your body, get low and control the ball. Imagine a defender is on you and pretend to shield the ball a few seconds. If you have a partner, then have partner pretend to be a defender without trying to steal it to make this more game like. Repeat until comfortable or tired.

Bonus Tips:
Usually as a forward when the ball is played up to you your attacking teammates are not up the field with you yet. Instead of turning every time and trying to single handedly beat the defenders be strong, shield the ball and hold it up so your teams have a few seconds to move up the field. The best forwards know how to bring their teammates in the game and that doesn't happen by turning and dribbling every time.

If the ball is coming in slow, make sure you move to the ball to control it. Don't stand and wait for it as the defender may just run around you and win it!

What Player Could Be Doing Wrong:
If you are getting knocked off the ball a lot it's mainly because your body is positioned so your back is to the defender and you are off balance. Turn sideways to give yourself more balance and strength. This small adjustment makes a big difference. Watch the pro strikers as they receive a pass, you will see a lot of them with their bodies turned.

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Category:

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Tags:

• Soccer passing
• Soccer forward
• Striker soccer
• Forward position in soccer
• Soccer strikers
• Soccer striker

[nur96cs]

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[OnlineSoccerAcademy]

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[vm6993]

hey jared do u still play soccer like just local club level nothing overboard etc

[OnlineSoccerAcademy]

@vm6993 I don't. I do a lot of "in person" coaching where teams and players hire me for private training. When I'm coaching the teams I play a lot of neutral and coach as a I play. So I get my playing fix by coaching which works out nice!

[UnDeAdTaKsU]

Dude you're awesome XD

[OnlineSoccerAcademy]

@UnDeAdTaKsU You're too kind! Thanks!

[a7mad9999999]

i want to see u play in a match ...

[OnlineSoccerAcademy]

@a7mad9999999 me too! Thumbs up for that comment! It's been a while! I retried from playing pro in 09. Maybe one day you will see me play in a charity match or something like that!

[vm6993]

@OnlineSoccerAcademy thats dam good then you get to combine the two things you love and thats definitly important your enjoying it :)

[OnlineSoccerAcademy]

@Leo22Messi thanks! Glad you signed up for the Online Soccer Academy too! Check your shoulders when the ball is about halfway too you. Or if you are close to the person passing you the ball, check your shoulder right when they pick up their foot to pass it to you. That should help. Good luck!