Week 2 - Game Observation Homework

We would like you to pick one of the two matches below to watch at some point this week. After watching, please complete the form at the bottom of this page. There are no right or wrong answers, so don’t be nervous to write your thoughts. The goal of this exercise is to have fun watching some soccer, while giving your coach an opportunity to see what you see while you watch a game. Enjoy and go Union FC!

USWNT vs. Spain She Believes Cup 2020

Liverpool FC vs. BVB full match - Friendly

Name

First Name

Last Name

Please select your Team

Game Selected

Which game did you watch?

Offensive Style of Play

In watching the game, can you define the distinct styles of play on offense? - Direct (often using long passes, through balls, or long air balls) - Possession (usually slower and uses many short passes, often sideways or backwards, while looking for weaknesses in the defense) - Combination of direct and possession

Defensive Style of Play

In watching the game, can you define the distinct styles of play on defense? - Zone Defense each defender covers an area of space to defend - Man to Man Defense-marking a specific player - Combination of zone and man to man

Style of Play Question

Give two to three positives and two to three negatives of the styles of play.

Players Committed on Attack

How many players does each team commit on Attack?

Players Committed on Defense

How many players does each team commit on Defense?

Attacking Position

Where on the field does each team start to build the Attack? And Why?

Team 1

Choose the team you are observing for the formation question below.

Formation - Team 1

What formation are the teams playing? (goalkeeper, defenders, midfielders, forwards)

Team 2

Choose the team you are observing for the formation question below.

Formation - Team 2

What formation are the teams playing? (goalkeeper, defenders, midfielders, forwards)

Connections

How did each line (position) connect (supporting, passing, or receiving) to each other (Goalkeeper, defenders, midfielders, forwards)?

Positions

Do the players on each team overlap or inter change positions on the field during the game?

General

What did you enjoy about watching the match?