Roles and Responsibilities of Full-backs in Modern Football
Category
Football 101 Program: Essential Skills & Knowledge for Young Players
Course Description
Discover the dual role of full-backs as both defenders and attacking support players in modern football.Learn how to balance defensive duties with overlapping runs, crosses, and creating width in attack.Includes drills for stamina, positioning, and timing runs to perfection.
What You Will Learn?
By the end of this course, you’ll be able to:
Master defensive positioning and marking on the flanksDevelop crossing accuracy and timingImprove stamina for up-and-down runsLearn to support midfield and forwards effectivelyUnderstand when to join attacks and when to hold position
Who Is It For?
This course is ideal for:
Aspiring full-backs and wing-backs
Youth players developing in wide roles
Coaches seeking to improve team width and flank defense
