I don't plan to cover every single aspect of soccer tactics here…I would probably have to write a whole book. It wouldn't be a smart idea, since there are hundreds of books already on the market, would it?
Besides, I think that the best way (besides practicing, of course) of taking your game to the higher level is by watching others play.

Therefore I'd suggest you to consider purchasing an instructional DVD or Video regarding soccer tactics (team, individual, offensive, defensive etc.) and then watch it…even with your parents (actually that would be even better). I guarantee it would make you a better player.

The only question is which DVD should you get and where?

I buy all my soccer DVDs and books at HowToPlaySoccer.com. They have unbelievable selection, very reasonable prices and fast and reliable shipment.

Now, which DVD? Considering that something is better than nothing, any of these visual learning resources would be a good choice. But if I need to point one out, it would have to be my favorite:

International Tactics - Group Attacking and Defending (2 DVDs)

Disc One: Attacking Role of the 2nd attacker Recognizing and creating numerical Superiority Combination play Key technical factors Role of the 3rd attacker Finding space Penetration: Using space Attacking a zone Timing of runs in the different thirds Foundations of team attacking

Disc two: Defending Role of the 2nd attacker Covering Tracking Double-teaming Defending combination play Role of the third defender Generalities of zonal defending

International Tactics - Individual Attacking and Defending (2 DVDs)

Disc One: Attacking Strategy Attacking tactics What is pressure Shooting Visual Cues Dribbling & passing to relieve pressure

Disc Two: Defending Disc Two: Defending Strategy Defending Tactics Situations Fair challenges Defending attackers with/without the ball Visual Cues Closing Down The Vital Area Considerations in the 3 thirds of the field Transition

Practically these four DVDs demonstrate team and individual soccer tactics from every angle. That's all you need. Watch it, analyze it and then use it on the field. It helped my sons (especially the older one) tremendously. After watching it all few times (actually I had to make them watch it, at first), they understood the game of soccer from different prospective and became much smarter, advanced and "grown" soccer players.

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