Balance – United Soccer Academies

What are the key concepts of balance?23
- Positioning and spacing, anticipation and awareness, communication and teamwork, adaptability and decision-making
- Scoring goals, having possession of the ball, shooting accurately, dribbling skills
- Communication and teamwork, passing accuracy, shooting skills, decision-making
What are the benefits of implementing balance in a team’s defensive play?25
- Reduced goal-scoring opportunities, improved defensive organization, efficient use of resources, quicker transitions
- More goals scored, better communication, quicker decision-making, better technical skills
- More possession of the ball, better attacking play, more shots on goal, better teamwork
What is the principle of balance in soccer?25
- Maintaining a stable and organized defensive structure to neutralize the opposition’s attacking threats
- Scoring as many goals as possible
- Having more possession of the ball
Explain one key moment when a team needs to use Balance and why25