Published: January 22, 2010

In soccer, the forwards (or strikers) play closest to the front and are usually the first line of offense. Learn how to play the position of forward in this free beginner soccer lesson on video, with training in basic skills and moves. Expert: Tim Boucher Bio: Tim Boucher is the head soccer coach at LaSalle Academy. He has been coaching 7th & 8th grade soccer for the past 6 years. For the past two years, he has organized a youth soccer summer camp. Filmmaker: Jerimae Yoder
Tagged with: DRILLS, Forward, Play, Positions, Skills, soccer, Youth
25 Comments on "Youth Soccer Drills & Skills : How to Play Forward: Soccer Positions"
xoWEBAHox on Fri, 22nd Jan 2010 2:16 am
You should really take some time to show us how to offense with camera shots instead of talking about it
bablohead on Fri, 22nd Jan 2010 2:39 am
goalies are the first line of offense man. . .
theeroom on Fri, 22nd Jan 2010 3:08 am
sounds good
theeroom on Fri, 22nd Jan 2010 3:43 am
haha bastard too much responsibility lol
CRAZYKILLER4747 on Fri, 22nd Jan 2010 4:09 am
fuck, he is from lasalle…
khoozzz87 on Fri, 22nd Jan 2010 4:30 am
before watching this video it was the start of our 20games,we lost 5-1,after watching this video,we won the same team 7-2 at away,this video works alot for new peoples.
Chiefssoccer2 on Fri, 22nd Jan 2010 4:58 am
The key to being a forward is not listening to this guy, lol. First being a forward requires all of the following, good passing, keeping possession, winning possession (goal kicks,punts, regular passes), taking shots when you have the opportunity, good trapping and speed/ball control. ***Key things to remember when in the offensive third always go middle, your responsible for d as well put pressure on their d and forwards are supposed to make something out of nothing (use moves, take shots).
johnfcalliance5 on Fri, 22nd Jan 2010 5:42 am
this sucks
Total90Football4 on Fri, 22nd Jan 2010 6:16 am
ya, im a defender but my coaches try me on forward sometimes and they sub me out and yell even though i dont play offense anyway, so thnx.
my biggest problem is i always run back to defend by mistake
mrbeefy252525 on Fri, 22nd Jan 2010 6:34 am
mann striker is easy i scored 15 goals in 9 games and 19 in total as i was moved to mid to striker alot , our season is only 16 games long hell lol
rimu5 on Fri, 22nd Jan 2010 6:42 am
That true. Whenever you watch them play there are numerous kindergarten scrumbles, they also have problems passing.
rimu5 on Fri, 22nd Jan 2010 7:33 am
Lol, stop hitting on Benni , he’s a good forward and he isn’t offside that much.
soccercoach007 on Fri, 22nd Jan 2010 7:44 am
The biggest problem that most youth soccer players have is that they bunch up on the field. Staying in open space is one of the hardest things to get them to do. They all want to move toward the ball and they all want to be 3 feet in front of the goal before they shoot. Or three feet apart before they pass.
LBJK1NG on Fri, 22nd Jan 2010 8:16 am
He Said you start right at midfield as in your own half where you cant be offside
emilyb185721 on Fri, 22nd Jan 2010 8:52 am
awsome video !!!!!!
Nicomets1 on Fri, 22nd Jan 2010 9:38 am
thanks i liked the video very difficult position to be perfect at!
kerolos7 on Fri, 22nd Jan 2010 10:32 am
you cant be offsides if ur before the mid field line smart ass
crazycow226 on Fri, 22nd Jan 2010 10:58 am
hmmm. i have watched this like 5 times and i still dont get it
Jasb93 on Fri, 22nd Jan 2010 11:50 am
wow thats pretty gay hahahaha “e10 all day blood” hahaha wow
jarosikzero on Fri, 22nd Jan 2010 12:03 pm
“Forwards, make sure you stay forward…”
And be ruled offside all game long? Benni McCarthy would love this guy.
TrippinTrioTv on Fri, 22nd Jan 2010 12:55 pm
wow lol
m4gnusc on Fri, 22nd Jan 2010 1:12 pm
i like in fuckin CA you dumbass
TrippinTrioTv on Fri, 22nd Jan 2010 1:18 pm
hahah true true especaily dont say it around california
rocktheonly1 on Fri, 22nd Jan 2010 2:05 pm
im a forward in every team i am they always put me in forward. i might play forward for the high school in my city even though i will be an 8th grade girl
m4gnusc on Fri, 22nd Jan 2010 2:12 pm
haha i am asian…..but i talk too much shit….i should stop pissing ppl off…even online…sorry bout that shit