Forward/Striker [Archive]

Kimsuyun

25 Jul 2005, 02:26 AM

How can you improve at this role? I.E. how to make runs, timing ect.

Thanks for your replies :)

metropolis2k

25 Jul 2005, 12:04 PM

The best thing you can do is watch a game and really concentrate on what the striker is doing. Players like van Nistlerooy and Shevchenko make excellent runs so pay attention to what they do off the ball. Watch how they bend their runs to stay onside and lose their marker.

It really depends on what type of player you are but find a striker you think plays like you do, and try out those runs as much as you can in training and games.

scottn27

25 Jul 2005, 12:56 PM

remember you dont always have to get the ball. change in direction and speed is key. you want to make runs that are dangerous all the time, make the defenders worry more about where you are than where the ball is. when the ball does come to you, don't be afraid to play it back and make another run,and when the opportunity comes... FINISH.

Kimsuyun

25 Jul 2005, 04:28 PM

also is it good for a forward to support the midfield or defenders on defesne?

scottn27

25 Jul 2005, 09:42 PM

also is it good for a forward to support the midfield or defenders on defesne?

it truly depends on your teams style of play, and the game situation. just dont be a lazy forward who thinks they dont have to play defense.

metropolis2k

26 Jul 2005, 10:16 AM

Well if you're a big guy your coach will probably want you to defend set-pieces, and depending on who you're playing up front with you might have to drop and pick up the ball occasionally. It's all up to your coach though so speak to him.

Pires'sBestMate

26 Jul 2005, 02:44 PM

I am a second striker (similar style to Bergkamp/van Persie) and I drop deeper when the other team are on an attack so that the defence has another option instead of playing a long risky ball forward when they win the ball. It also helps to keep the shape of the team you play in as it will increase your awareness of the positions that your team-mates take up, thus being the starting block for a flowing, confident, counter-attack where you don't have to make an on the spot decision for your own next move. Hope this helps.