6/14/10

The Art of Attacking

Defensive schemes are easy to teach, however, attacking schemes, attacking tactics, attacking skills are more complex for players, teams and coaches.  But why?  Lets take  a look.

1) Attacking Play Requires Skill
2) Attacking Play Requires Creativity, Elusiveness, Risk, Confidence
3) Attacking Play Requires Speed (Tactical Speed, Technical Speed and Physical Speed)
4)  Attacking Play Requires a Higher Level of Tactical Understanding (Creating Space, Combining With Teammates, Timing of Runs, Knowing When To Serve, Dribble, Pass or Shoot)

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Dallas, Texas, United States
Born and raised in Houston, Texas. Resident of Dallas Area for 20+ years. German decent. Former journeyman pro soccer player. Former collegiate player. U.S.S.F Regional Youth Pool player. Coaching Background: Recreational, Youth, Club, High School, College, Semi-Pro, Girls, Boys, Women, Men. Accomplishments include 1 Boy's USYSA Regional Championship, 2 Boys, USYSA North Texas State Championships, 1 UIL 5A Girls High School State Championship. Son of Don and Rosemarie Elder. Brother of Robert and Doug Elder. Husband of Susan Elder. Father of Jeremy James Elder and Christine Marie Elder.

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