Week 3 - Game Observation Homework

One more round of game observations this week. You all did such an amazing job last week we are posting another two games to analyze this week. This exercise is the same as last week. Please choose one of the two matches above. Once you are done, fill out the form below with your observations. The idea is to have some fun watching some great soccer while helping you increase your soccer IQ through observation. We hope you enjoy these matches whether you are watching them for the first time or again. (Note: the Women’s match this week is broken up into two halves so make sure to watch the entire match before completing your analysis.)

USWNT vs France 3/4/2018 She Believes Cup - 1st half

USWNT vs. France 3/4/2018 She Believes Cup - 2nd half

Barcelona vs. Atletico Madrid 6/4/2019 - Full match

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?