Evaluation of Football

Evaluation of Football

Football is a demanding sport and each player has different jobs, as

there are many different positions. Each player in a different

position needs particular skills that make him or her effective at

playing in their chosen role. If players were to be played in a

position that didn’t use their skills to their full potential, then

that player would not perform at a high level.

As a centre midfielder, I need to do the job that ensures that my team

either regains possession of the ball before the opposition can shoot

on goal, or keeps the ball in order to try and create a goal-scoring

opportunity. I also have specific skills that make me effective at

playing as a centre midfielder. Like me, anybody who else plays in the

same position needs specific skills and qualities that will help them

perform at a high level. The essential skills and qualities are listed

along with why each one is important.

* Awareness of Position- if a midfielder is out of position then the

opposing team will be able to exploit that area in which the

midfielder has left and possibly create a goal-scoring

opportunity. But if the midfielder is aware of his position he

will not wander out of position and add stability to the team’s

formation.

* Balance- when being approached by an attacking player, balance is

needed to force the player away from goal and to be able to tackle

when the opposition attempts to beat me with the ball. Balance is

also important when attempting to head the ball as good balance

keeps the player steady.

* Tackling- this skill enables you to be able to dispossess the...

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...ls to be a high I feel that I am not

as flexible as I should be. As I am not as flexible as other players I

will use up more energy also I am more likely of getting injured as my

joints are less flexible. I tend to often pull or twinge my quadriceps

which may be prevented by improving my flexibility.

Also I feel that my speed is not as good as it should be. I often find

that I am unable to beat the last defender as I do not posses enough

speed. This needs to be improved as I need to be able to beat players

to the ball, especially in midfield as this is where the game is won

or lost. As well as speed I feel that my reaction time is not as good

as it should be. This may lead me been bypassed by the ball. All of

these fitness weaknesses are essential for a midfielder and I see them

as an area which needs to be improved.