How To Play Center Back In Soccer

[@SimplySoccer]

Thanks for watching! You have all asked for more defending videos so we are starting out with how to play center back in soccer! This video goes over some of the tactical things and general things you'll need in order to be effective at center back. Come back tomorrow at 5PM for a brand new video!

[@andrewsong3741]

SimplySoccer can u make a video of about a sweeper position if you haven't already. our team plays flat 3 and a sweeper in the back

[@Montana44]

SimplySoccer can you make one for full backs please

[@brodriguez5240]

SimplySoccer To be a center back do you have to be big because I'm a skinny guy but I'm fast and I can use body in the right time but I'm not sure if I should try to get bigger?

[@Paul-iq8bu]

My biggest problem is confidence. I'm naturally good at winning the ball back, but on the ball I'm afraid to play it forward, as I don't feel comfortable doing so. I'm not bad at passing, but if there is ever a player that is in front of me trying to tackle me, I can't dribble past them, so I have to hold the ball up and pass it backwards.

[@Bingus453]

Exactly, same problem i have.... 😢😢😢...

[@bigglopez770]

Yep same problem, if I have a lot of time I can put a good ball but I don’t have much time

[@kombaun]

I used to be like this, in my primary school years, im yr 8 now btw. Just try and practice like dribbling around your friends or defending against them. Just a suggestion. It should hopefully build your confident

[@kimalayoung319]

When I'm in those situation I act like I'm passing to a teammate and then fake shot and get pass the opponent then I pass the ball always work for me you should try it.

[@juniorthomas4841]

Hi have that some problem too bro

[@sahilsahu3587]

I think that communication is a HUGE part in being a reliable defender. A super defender should be the last man on the pitch, and observe everything. he should be commanding his team defensively and offensively.

[@markbaskharoun9431]

Sweglord tottaly True, you will slowly learn that your time relies on you so much even without even thinking about it, seeing a calmed, composed center back on your team gives your team a huge boost

[@merowinger8able]

Very often, especially in amateur-leagues there is one so called ball-playing centre-back and the other one is more of a no-nonsense-defender who does the dirty work. Works very well most of the times.

[@christusdsouza1074]

More than enough 🙂

[@avm15101990]

I think the modern centre back is a combination of both. All about decision making. Playing out as few times as possible. Composure.

[@sprinklesobourbon4029]

Yes Look at Pique he might not be the Best in terms of defending but his ball playing is on a midfielders level

[@logiic8835]

Sprinkles O'Bourbon yess

[@ashton1985]

I'm a centre back and most people never panic in training but in matches you feel like if I make a mistake it's a goal if you be calm you won't mess up

[@cr7soccerlife370]

simply soccer thanks for making this video.keep up the great work

[@SimplySoccer]

You're welcome!

[@ngocminhbui4646]

I enjoy being a defender :))

[@toplobster1040]

Thank you so much! I'm a center back now and have no idea what I'm doing lol

[@nicoreid4910]

Yes!!! Best time of the day!

[@anshshetty7861]

Really helpful❤❤❤

[@ichangedmynamesoyoucantget6602]

Could you pretty please refer me to a full guide on playing midfield @SimplySoccer . A few months ago I played on a casual club team and had to play as a midfielder but I didn't have any idea what I was doing. Thanks (:

[@SimplySoccer]

I don't currently know of a full guide atm, but here are some useful tips: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aIPFg56iityIntE

[@brucewayne3756]

need tips for tackle timing.plss help

[@joshuayeboah6412]

i am very good at communication and have the ability to lead my defence and also i have speed for recovery of the balk when the attacker is on the run but i am see clear passing opportunities when my goalie gives me ball because will run onto me what should i do ?

[@murbannabrum9127]

Joshua Yeboah can you help explain how to communicate better

[@t-srossum2971]

Amazing vid man lots of good information

[@SimplySoccer]

Thanks mate!

[@ThinhTran-jv5eu]

I play center back but when the ball is coming to me, I feel nervous and don't know what to do with that ball. I cannot control my legs the way I want.

[@Fluffyballs_25]

Thịnh Trần over time you should get more confident and with practice you will be more confident to pass it out

[@saviotadimoeljo7794]

Thank you so much for this video I have been waiting for a while for this💯

[@SimplySoccer]

No problem!

[@nacho9068]

Great video helped me a lot !

[@SimplySoccer]

Glad to hear!

[@Footballlfan98]

I usually win the ball when I'm playing CB but a few times I've tackled and the ball bounced right back to the player and gets passed me. Why does this happen? Maybe not going in hard enough or just luck

[@lachlandrysdale4656]

Paddy P I know how u feel I think sometimes if it's in a dangerous area u need to tackle hard

[@SimplySoccer]

Not sure. I'd have to see the situation. Sometimes it is just luck

[@markbaskharoun9431]

Paddy P it's manly because you are recklessly just trying to get th ball away from your opponent's feet, when u tackle, make sure u push the ball towards the right angle and put the right power on it, don't just kick it randomly to get it off the other team

[@evepranks6127]

You need to lean forward when you tackle so you naturally have more power on the ball. Home this helps

[@valdimarz]

Mark Baskharoun Mark Baskharoun tbh I don't really think when I defend, I just naturally have the timing and can read opponents and know what to do in almost every situation.. that was my talent, even when I played in goal I could just see how the play would develop.. mostly comes from watching football, terrible on the balI but used my mind as an advantage, I remember always getting so pissed off beacuse of my teammates positioning and terrible defending.. don't know if it was beacuse we were just 12-14 or its something that takes a lot of time to learn.. but my problems didn't help and not having someone to push me to pursue my dream, no one ever told me I would make it far but they did tell me I was there best player on our team but it was a small local team so didn't mean a lot, afraid that it's to late to start again😣 miss the competitive side of it.

[@kevinazizsson5813]

I find it most difficult when there's 2 attackers and 1 defender or 3 attackers and 2 defender etc. any tips?

[@danielmackenzie680]

I try and slow down the attack. Don't make the attackers decision for them. If you press the ball they pass behind you. If you mark the runner they will go straight to goal. I stay in the middle. This will cause doubt in the attackers mind and get his players screaming for a pass. He may take a bad touch or play a sloppy pass. You will have a chance to capitalize on this or a midfielder may get back and you can mark again.

[@imama6637]

If you are in a serious situation, always go for a tactical foul. Jump or Hug the striker to get a foul, its risky but its better than allowing them score!😀

[@bigglopez770]

Just try to force the ball wide if you have no options close one of them down and if u see a tiny gap make a hard tackle so that it takes them longer to get up and get back up fast and drop back, don’t even argue for the call just drop back, if u don’t see a gap wait till they get very close to the box and you’ll see they will start looking up towards the goal, thats when u step and make a decision on who you think is going to shoot it, its important to be on ur toes and just stay in-front of him or her to block the shot

[@gabrielebergers9595]

i always try to delay, delay and delay some more until i get help from my teammates. keep your eye on the ball and the players around you and try to stay equaly distant from all of them so you dont make a decision for the attacker. only dive in if youre sure youll get the ball

[@murbannabrum9127]

As a defender I need help with my communication can anyone give me some tips

[@annasoccer.1089]

Murban Nabrum same😂I do too, tonight at practice bc I don’t speak I was forced to tell the chant we have

[@cooperblanck9907]

The way I got it was by yelling everything. I’m talking excessively. Even little obvious things. Every time the ball moves yell about the direction it’s going to. “Shift left! Shift right!” “Step! Step!” “You got me drop!” “Yeah turn turn!” Just yell about everything. That way nobody can miss what’s happening where

[@yvessamnda5371]

Thanks a lot

[@feliciano8887]

I play center back or left back for juventus u12

[@jamesdooley1178]

Sure you do, GAMER BRO STUDIO

[@feliciano8887]

FunnyVids.Mp4 Hahah I actually do

[@jamesdooley1178]

The Gamer Bro Studio yes because people who on the juve team have fortnite as their profile pic

[@feliciano8887]

FunnyVids.Mp4 Hahah your are so dumb, just because of my profile pic doesn’t mean I’m not telling the truth you idiot

[@feliciano8887]

@Chris Mascarenhas so? Am I not allowed to be an AC Milan fan?

[@brucewayne3756]

thanks brother

[@zanderpimenidis1139]

Great video, good content 👍

[@SimplySoccer]

Cheers!

[@creightonwilbanks1438]

I do

[@physcomask6412]

I love to play centre back

[@oliverloake6103]

Last time I headed a hard ball in, like a corner or free kick etc I knocked myself out, I was about 10 years old at the time. How can I overcome this fear? I’m 15 and still haven’t despite trying so hard, whenever the ball comes near my head I can only see myself being knocked out and instinctually get out the way which then gets my teammates annoyed at me and we concede a goal or two. How can I overcome this fear? That’s question one. Question 2 is that I’ve never slide tackled in a match, ever, I’m not joking. One time in training I went for my first and last one and broke my ankle so I’ve never done it again. This is why I rely on my pace and thank God I’m quick otherwise I would’ve stopped playing long ago. Anyway how do I overcome the fear of coming out with a broken ankle when I slide because whenever I think about it, I hesitate so I don’t and just stay standing.

[@chrismascarenhas1059]

I’m so sorry man it’s really unlucky I hope ur alright but to get over the fear is to ease it in for example practice heading with a foam ball then a slightly harder one and then a football and then have a teammate cross it

[@alihussnain6423]

Do a full back video

[@Upthewhitesblogs]

do you know guys how not to be scared when getting slide tackle

[@CodPatrol]

My problem when I play there isn't really my bad passing, it's the fact that I don't get many options so I end up passing it to somebody in a bad position and then they end up losing the ball.

[@seankelly378]

CodPatrol Les Grossman that’s not really your problem tho that’s your teams , maybe play it back to the keeper or a long ball to the centre forward , striker or winger in behind

[@michaelzerihun9193]

Do right back/left back please

[@giacomomartinelli2427]

finally

[@patrickstran8248]

Can a young still make our in football even if he is 22 and he's never been to a soccer acedemy

[@austinrose3421]

Can you post a video on how to play great defense as a midfielder. I am a great attacking midfielder/winger with lots of skill moves but my defense is Ozil-esque and I want to improve it

[@SimplySoccer]

Sure!

[@snowconeanthony]

Thanks the video helped a lot

[@SimplySoccer]

Glad to hear!

[@garydowling7807]

Just a note u said to pass across the back line that's one of the things you're thought not to do at grassroots football good video tho

[@danielmackenzie680]

It's only bad when you screw it up

[@ReyNico]

They tell you not to do that bevause most of the time at that level the defender is likely to mess that up. Its a good thing to do if you can do It right.

[@michaelegharevba2231]

Don’t clear the ball across the line but you can pass across

[@bigglopez770]

Daniel Mackenzie or when the other team plays high pressure

[@solo1679]

how to play right back please

[@SimplySoccer]

Coming soon!

[@throykydd5003]

how to play wing back

[@jasonbabin1190]

I’m just a god at center back

[@muhammadel-baridy33]

I prefer to play cb But my height is 174 cm Is this problem?

[@muhammadel-baridy33]

@Erick Morales thank you

[@seankelly378]

Muhammad El-Baridy try to work on your jumping though so you can outjump larger strikers , or you can shove them when they jump and put them off

[@abdala3475]

13:50 brain fart🤣🤣

[@kimalayoung319]

I'm one of the best center back in my under 15 league and the best in my team

[@jamesdooley1178]

Kimala Young good for you no one asked or cares

[@markt8517]

It was a counter attract 2v2 from a corner coach said go in for the tackle I did he went left I fouled him but that little bitch kept running and he scored this was last season high school my sophomore year still haunts me it was the tiebreaker

[@Arta_Hanssen]

nice video

[@SimplySoccer]

Thanks!

[@sajidsiddiqui5124]

⚠ IMPORTANT ⚠ If a defender is approaching to win a ball from me.... and I beat that defender by any skill.... Should I have to go fast to score a goal or wait for another defender to beat me??????

[@SimplySoccer]

I'm not sure I understand the question. If you beat the defender, it is a good idea usually to accelerate away from them if you have the space to do so.

[@sajidsiddiqui5124]

SimplySoccer What if I have a little space?

[@rahelfaruq6926]

sajid siddiqui you can't always beat all the defenders you want to score or make an assist that's all if you can beat the defender do it if you can't pass the ball

[@javagamesfanclub5650]

What about blocking the shots

[@joeydominic726]

how to get faster

[@thisnamesucks]

RUN

[@moneymar1133]

FTS complete football Lol 😁

[@jairo3525]

Sprints

[@killyourself128]

First dislike yes!!! Jk keep up the good work