| Four different positions consists the soccer field | | | | The area near the goalpost of the team is the |
| diagram, they were the following, forwards, defenders, | | | | defenders' territory. They must position in that area for |
| midfielders and a goalie. To understand their posts, | | | | they ought to suppress any offensive goal attempts |
| here is concise description of each. | | | | by their opponent. Aside from being the last line of |
| Forwards were considered as the most important | | | | defense, not including the goalie, defenders are the |
| player when it comes to scoring a goal. After receiving | | | | ones taking the ball from the goalie and pass the same |
| a pass, it is the responsibility of the forward to convert | | | | to the midfielders waiting in the midfield. They are |
| that pass into a score because it is their primary | | | | required to have strong kicking abilities and have to |
| responsibility, to score a goal. They need to be strong | | | | master the method of long kicking. |
| and fast equipped with proper skills. | | | | The team's defense is not complete without the |
| Forwards can be referred to as strikers when they | | | | presence of the goalie. The goalie is the most crucial |
| are playing in the midfield. They were known also as | | | | element of defense in a soccer team. He is also the |
| wings or winger when they play near touchlines. Agile | | | | only player permitted to utilize his hands inside the |
| running ability, strong kicking capability and shooting | | | | soccer field diagram. |
| accuracy are to be possessed by a good forward. | | | | Every position in the soccer field is as crucial as the |
| Control of the ball is the primary objective of | | | | other. Players must play according to their designated |
| midfielders. They play almost all of the time in the | | | | positions but needs to take over the position of team |
| midfield, so is the name. Good tackling abilities must be | | | | mates from time to time. That is why all players must |
| their forte to be able to steal the ball from the | | | | know how to play all other positions but have to |
| opponent. Midfielders must have accurate passing | | | | master their own post. |
| abilities. | | | | |