Reassigned

[theo]

Well I just found out that I was reassigned from RM, to RB, which is not that bad for me 'cause I guess I can do a good job there. I think it won't be that hard to adapt playing there, but I need to try it first. What I was trying to say is that is there somebody that can give me some tips? I might play as a CD too so tips for both would be very helpful and highly appreciated.

 

[$teauA]

Don't wander off too far down the right flank, you especially might have the tendency to do that since you have just been moved from RM. Other than that I don't really know what to tell you I never played defense on any teams that I've been on....eh tackle well I guess .

 

[shrtysskat8]

dont dive in right away if a player is attacking on your side, pressure him, but dont dive in right away.thats what they told me to do when i had to play side back sometimes.

 

[theo]

Thanks, and yes Alex, that would be my problem, I might get too far but I'll try to control myself. Andriy your advice is very good I guess, I never thought about that really, but I'll apply it .

 

[santino]

just remember that when ur playing as a right back u have the touchline near u....i used to forget that sometimes and when i would want to go around the player id end up putting the ball out of bounds, a simple thing to remember but easy to forget.

 

[Rochester Rhino]

contain first, wait for him to make a mistake( since your not playing professional they most likely will) and then pounce. Just dont let him get passed you, if he plays a square or negative pass you've done your job, you dont always need to take the ball away to be a good defender.

 

[theo]

Thanks a lot. Well I guess I'm doing well, the coach says I easily adapted and he's happy with me there. Too bad I'm not fast, but I just try to do my job, no moaning, not too many yellow cards (actually none this season).
Cheers, really appreciate your help mates.