How to Become a Smart Fullback? (Trent Alexander Arnold Analysis)

To become a great Fullback in football is no easy task. Let's learn from the best by analysing how Trent Alexander-Arnold (and several other great fullbacks) play in this position.
Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
0:48 The Role & Importance of a Fullback
1:31 Comparison of Heatmaps of Marcelo, Jordi Alba, Carvajal & TAA
1:46 Trent Alexander-Arnold's Outstanding Stats
2:38 The Right Defensive Stance
3:50 When to use the Sideways Defensive Stance (and when to avoid it)?
4:55 Using the Touchline to your Advantage
5:31 Press Resistance
6:43 Positioning
7:45 How important is width, How & When to Overlap?
9:55 Professional Fouls (more of this on • How to Become a Smart ... )
10:33 Throw-In Responsibility
11:14 Additional Tips in case you want to climb up the pecking order
TAA has been arguably the best at his position for awhile now. His game sense, positioning and technical ability make him a great addition to Jürgen Klopp's Liverpool.
I will conduct an analysis & provide a crisp idea of what a fullback is expected to do in various situations. A tactical breakdown of game-changing moments has been done to better explain the player's decision-making. I hope you will be able to learn something new from this video.
How to Become a Smart CentreBack: • How to Become a Smart ...
Taa Heatmap Comparison Source: / joel_archie
by Joel Robinowitz (football writer)
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[@thomastheelephant4602]

I play in the 2nd top division for my age and I mostly play fullback now. This video has been very helpful as I sometimes mess up my positioning.

[@12yards.]

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[@franklinmunoz4253]

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[@user-pv2bz4ec5l]

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[@aniyikayeoluwatosin7932]

As a Winger converted to RB by my Academy coach, cus of my defensive skills. Your video helps me alot, won my first game playing at RB last week now I'm comfortable playing as a Full Back😊🙌🏿

[@12yards.]

Am so glad I could be of some help bro. Much love, work hard!

[@antho1246]

great video , as a right back it as enlighten me even more about the position i'm playing , keep up the good work👍

[@cheeto5431]

Awesome video! You have so much information in a fun interesting way! Plus the quality and editing 👌🏽

[@12yards.]

Thanks for the kind words. Have a nice day!😊

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[@12yards.]

Thanks a tonne, mate. Have a nice day and stay safe.

[@LuckySimbelele-fs5co]

Am a fullback d1 kopala i have learnt some of mistakes most cases in positioning thanks very much for good lesson

[@12yards.]

Am glad that it was helpful! Keep up the good work

[@paulow.7525]

Amazing ! Thank you for the tips

[@12yards.]

Thank you, Paulo! Have a nice day 😁🙌

[@hotkebabs4466]

That was really awesome have a whole two pages of notes from that thanks!

[@12yards.]

Thanks for the kind words, bud. Let's aim to improve and give our bests! Also, stay safe. 😁🙌🤝

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[@12yards.]

Glad it was helpful! Have a nice day :D

[@bestname4764]

Good vid, very comprehensive and those timestamps were also very useful 👌

[@12yards.]

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[@arassingh756]

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[@12yards.]

Thanks for the comment, Aras. More videos on the way! 😁🙌

[@Hgfghjyrgki]

Thanks man. This helped alot

[@12yards.]

And thanks to you for watching, my man! :D

[@zacharywerner2055]

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[@12yards.]

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[@Ret38]

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[@12yards.]

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very helpful

[@12yards.]

Thank you, appreciate it ❤️

[@ethandsam]

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[@12yards.]

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[@12yards.]

Thank you, man. Comments like yours make my day!

[@justdars7936]

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[@12yards.]

Thanks, mate. Have a nice day! 😁

[@nakanwagihajara1440]

Thanks this is very helpful

[@12yards.]

Glad to help! Appreciate the comment :D

[@casperfriberg5608]

Always thought I needed to be side-standed every time I defend but after watching this video I definitely learned a new thing!😀

[@12yards.]

I am glad I was of some help! Also, just make sure to never be flat footed and you'd be good to go 💪

[@vexur3093]

I was always coaches to be side standed to cut off an option for the attacker and force them one way, so idk now.

[@georgeleach4514]

@@vexur3093 those coaches are right

[@jaheemfotso9985]

Beautiful video

[@12yards.]

Thanks a lot, my friend 🙌

[@bobsmith8098]

Thank you so much

[@12yards.]

Thanks for the comment! I am glad I was able to be of some value to you :D

[@hakor_]

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[@12yards.]

Thanks for the kind reply! Have a great day ahead :D

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Nice!

[@12yards.]

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[@11TBizz]

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[@12yards.]

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[@12yards.]

Thank youuu!

[@4.ann.y]

Thanks bro!!!

[@12yards.]

Thanks for the comment! Have a good day ❤️

[@debarajsamaddar9036]

The channel deserves more support, just have to fix it's audio section.

[@12yards.]

Thanks for the kind words! I have an IRL goal to achieve so I have paused making videos for some time (1-2) years. When I'll be back, I'll make sure to get top notch audio :D

[@kristianguillen713]

Really helpful, your page desires a lot more acknowledgment for the quality of your information in your videos

[@12yards.]

Heyy man! Thanks for the kind words. Sorry I couldn't reply earlier... I am a bit busy these days.

[@user-md8dl5il3w]

Obviously a bit late but this vid was incredibly helpful as a winger converted to fullback,because of this im incrdeibly good on the ball and conposed with great passing but my defending is poor and nainly my psoitioning but this vid helped a ton for me i just had to sub

[@12yards.]

Woah, thank you so much man ♥️ I know you will fix your defending soon. Apart from the concepts, just work on general strength and pace and you'd automatically be a better defender.

[@benji1719]

Nice video

[@12yards.]

Thanks bruv 😁

[@KhightCayky]

Good Vídeo

[@12yards.]

Thank youu 🙏💙

[@LA-en2ix]

He deserves more😟🤨

[@12yards.]

We all deserve the best!

[@cavaryyyy]

W vid bro my coach sent me this vid!!!

[@12yards.]

For real? Damn, am so happy 🥵🥵❤️❤️

[@cavaryyyy]

@@12yards. yeah for real she sent to me and the other fullback on my team, keep doing your thing my guy💪💪💪

[@12yards.]

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[@12yards.]

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[@giorgiswinning6112]

Subscribed. Can you do CDM and also how do you mark probably against fast players.

[@12yards.]

Thanks a lot, mate. As far as fast players are considered, you must maintain your distance from them and use your body if they get too close. Don't commit unless necessary. If they get past you (let's say on the wings), it would be smarter to run towards your own box than following them along the touchline (you would need to cover lesser distance and would also be between the goal and the ball). Use your strength. You can foul them once or twice, it's part of the game. As far as a CDM video is considered, I am unable to make any videos because of my IRL situation. I'd keep your suggestion in mind once I return after achieving my goals 💪

[@shabanirose4598]

Great video can you do a pogba analysis plz

[@12yards.]

Thanks for taking the time out to watch it, bruv. I have noted your suggestion and I'll make a video on Pogba after I publish the one that am currently working on (Analysis of Real Madrid under Zidane).

[@shabanirose4598]

@@12yards. Thanks bro a lot a respect

[@12yards.]

Hehe, thanks 🤝👌

[@marcuskline9049]

Great ⚽

[@12yards.]

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[@brynx24]

TAA 🐐

[@12yards.]

Great fullback, Great person

[@SebAmariei]

Very good info here, can I make a suggestion...on the next video if you could talk a bit slower, your talking at a fast pace and it's sometimes difficult to follow. Thanks

[@12yards.]

Thanks for the tip. I'd talk more clearly and a bit slower now. :D

[@SebAmariei]

@@12yards. you have been clear, there is no doubt about that, understood everything! Good job nevertheless

[@12yards.]

Thanks, mate. I feel delighted when I hear that my work helped or was useful to someone. Have a nice day brother!

[@abdulhairerahaman8332]

Who will agree with me that full back is now the most important position on the field due to modern football.

[@12yards.]

I do agree! :D

[@alessandrobroersma3997]

your definitely right on the vulnerability and minimal passing options 😂

[@12yards.]

Haha, that's a structural problem faced by all fullbacks tbh. On the flipside, it can be advantageous if you have overlapped and are in a 1v1 situation- just kick the ball at the opponent's shins and win an easy throw in! XD

[@craftworkerthe2nd579]

Kimmich analysis pls

[@12yards.]

Thanks for the suggestion, mate🙏 I have currently taken some time off youtube to focus on some IRL goal of mine. I'd get back to YT once I have achieved that 💪💪

[@daniti20music68]

I have played for about 7 years in football and im 13 now and im taking it very serielsy. Im wanna make it pro, Do you have Any tips and Do you Think its Too late

[@12yards.]

If you wish to make it to the very top, it's not too late until you are 16 or 17. There are also few edge cases like Vardy who make it to the big stages much later than others, but he's an exception. Join a club asap and keep working on the basics everyday. Dedicate 4-6 hours to the sport and hire a trainer to help you. If you have the means, a nutritionist would also be very useful. Most importantly, don't give up on your studies in your quest for Pro football as a backup should always be ready for you in case of unforeseen circumstances (injuries like ACL can ruin an entire career before it even starts)

[@Dontthink-kz5jv]

I play LDM and LB

[@12yards.]

[@arassingh756]

Can you make with hakimi

[@12yards.]

I have three videos pending rn, give me some time and I'll make one on Hakimi. 😁

[@arassingh756]

@@12yards. no promblem keep doing your great work

[@12yards.]

Thanks, mate. Legit means a lot to me, man.

[@hmmm9848]

Can you make another van dijk video

[@12yards.]

Sure, do tell me exactly what you want me to cover though (i.e statistical comparison or a tactical analysis of how he plays or a bit of both). Thanks for watching this vid! 😁

[@hmmm9848]

12yards tactical analysis innit

[@12yards.]

Okay bro 👌. I'll try 😁

[@user-ck3jk1rm2z]

Not an easy task, but be determined fl

[@georgeleach4514]

good advice but do not defend face on inside the box, always force them away from goal

[@12yards.]

100% correct. I do think a lot of factors play into the decision making in a particular instance but as a general rule of thumb, you are spot on

[@jackychan7520]

Is right back and left back full back?

[@12yards.]

Yes, the term "full back" may refer to either a left back or right back.

[@noahbarbaros8297]

7:00

[@12yards.]

Timestamps in the description!

[@thestadiumyt]

Amazing vid bro

[@12yards.]

Thanks, mate. I am so happy that you took the time out to watch it. 😁

[@jackyhong6176]

cdm analysis ?

[@12yards.]

Yeah, am working on a video on analysing a couple of great CDMs (Busquets & Casemiro). Until then, you can watch my Midfielder analysis video (a more general analysis of the midfield role, featuring Frenkie de Jong and N'Golo Kante). Here is the link, kzbin.info/www/bejne/h165mnpsjb51nKs

[@JC-lt9wo]

Can you do malaysian subtitles? Cuz i dont realy understand English

[@12yards.]

On it, give me 10 mins (Di atasnya, beri saya 10 minit)

[@JC-lt9wo]

@@12yards. ook thnks.... This monday i have football selection

[@12yards.]

selesai

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[@mosijahi3096]

You can tell who is valued by the team based on how much they are getting payed.

[@12yards.]

Yeah, that's true to a large extent! Thanks for the comment btw ☺️

[@eliasacheampong5830]

Where’s Reece James ??

[@12yards.]

Heyy! Reece is a great up and coming talent. I'll soon make a video on him. I couldn't include many other great players (like Reece, Hakimi etc) in this vid due to time constraints.

[@eliasacheampong5830]

12yards okay thanks

[@user-kp7ls7ml1h]

kyle walker is defesnive full back, only short pass for him, no attack

[@sebastiaopereiracoutinho944]

3:02 not trent

[@12yards.]

Thanks for the comment! But the point is the same, bruv.

[@3kilamz923]

Actually the best rb is hakimi

[@12yards.]

nah, actually, the best rb is @3kilamz923

[@taiwo_teninlanimi]

Nice video, but as off now 😂😂😂 Arnold is the weak side of their defence and teams are beginning to see this😂😂😅

[@12yards.]

TAA is still brilliant going forward and defense was never really his best suit. But yeah, this season, he has been a major liability for Liverpool in their defensive third. Klopp's men, as a whole, are playing poorly.

[@andyaigbogun3113]

He's more of a wing back

[@12yards.]

Yeah, TAA's game has evolved over the years and he can play in a variety of different positions. Heck, he could be a midfielder, bro.

[@grassrootsfootball225]

he lacks the fundamentals of basic defending in reality

[@12yards.]

He has been a bit out of sorts this season but a great player nevertheless 💪

[@grassrootsfootball225]

@@12yards. he's a very good player but your video making him out to be the best fullback in europe is wrong mate

[@12yards.]

I am sorry if it implied the same. That wasn't my intention. Thanks for the feedback btw! 🙏🙌

[@grassrootsfootball225]

@@12yards. cool video some time and effort clearly went into it but your description of a full back has been distorted by klopp and maybe pep also to a certain degree as a conventional full back will never pick up the lines that taa does for Liverpool.. also the first priority of the full back no matter the opposition is to stop the winger everything outside of that is a bonus.. I'm talking at grassroots level so I will say your points stand to a pro team but pros aren't watching this video mate yano

[@12yards.]

Haha point taken, bruv. At the grassroots level, things are way different than at the pro level. So, I mostly agree with you 👍

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[@matthewpham5457]

Great video!

[@12yards.]

Thanks a lot! Have a great day!