Cover in the Game – United Soccer Academies

What technical skills are necessary for effective Cover?31
- Tackling, interception, marking, clearing
- Passing, shooting, dribbling, heading
- Throw-ins, corner kicks, free kicks, penalties
What are some indicators of successful Cover?32
- Providing cover, staying compact, intercepting passes
- Scoring goals, dribbling past opponents, taking shots from distance
- Making fouls, leaving gaps in defense, losing possession
What tactical concepts should players understand to effectively apply Cover?33
- Team shape, pressure, cover, communication
- Offensive tactics, player roles, individual skills, substitutions
- Ball possession, attacking formations, set pieces, dribbling skills