The difference between a fullback and a back.

In the soccer game, you can often hear the words defender and back, and many people have a vague concept of these two designations. Now to explain the difference between them:

1, the position is different

The position of the defender is located in the backfield, is the last line of defense to protect the goalkeeper. There are side backs and center backs. The main task is to defend, intercept and stop the other side of the attack, by the defense to attack to organize the attack, pass the first pass.

The position of the back is between the front waist and a position between the back, the main purpose is to organize the ball to launch an attack and defensive damage.

2, physical quality is different

Back, speed requirements are generally not high. Because his pass is the first ball on the field in addition to the goalkeeper, very critical, can directly affect the quality of the attack.

The position of the back is more emphasized with solid basic skills of passing and receiving. To have good running speed, strong physical fitness, height also has a great demand, need to pass the ball to the other side as well as the player, to intercept.

3, the defense area is different

The defense area of the defender in front of the penalty area, the main response to the opposing player's raid on goal. Assist the goalkeeper to force the ball to stop, or destroy the field.

The defensive area of the back is near the center line, and mainly intercepts the opposing team's cross-field balls. May play counterattack with the front man, or may be responsible for assisting the defender on defense.

Shadow Striker

The shadow striker is between the striker and the waist. There is no fixed position, can be adjusted on the field according to the actual situation of the left and right position. Players in this position need to have superior footwork skills and solid fundamentals.

Usually in the attack, immediately behind the striker or on one side of the ball running. Once the striker is wrapped up by the opposing defender and cannot get away, the shadow striker will immediately fill in the position, take the ball to break through and create scoring opportunities.

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