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Football Skills and Tactics

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Football Skills and Tactics

Football players demonstrating skills and tactics

⚽ Part 1: Technical Skills Knowledge

1. Which part of the foot should you use for accurate short passing?

Inside of the foot (side-foot)

Toe

Outside of the foot

Heel

2. When dribbling through cones, what should you focus on? (Select all that apply)

Using both feet

Keeping the ball close to your feet

Looking only at the ball

Quick changes of direction

3. For an accurate shot on goal, you should focus on:

Power only

Placement and follow-through

Using your weaker foot

Shooting as quickly as possible

4. The difference between a short pass (5m) and a long pass (15m) is:

Short pass requires _____________ power and _____________ accuracy.

Long pass requires _____________ power and good _____________ of the ball.

🧠 Part 2: Tactical Awareness

5. What does "support play" mean in football?

Cheering for your teammates

Moving into positions to receive a pass

Staying in one position

Only defending

6. Good positioning on the pitch helps to:

Create space for passing options

Confuse opponents

Support teammates with the ball

Make the game easier

7. Explain why communication is important during a football match:
8. Describe one tactical strategy you could use when your team is attacking:

📊 Part 3: Self-Assessment & Reflection

9. Rate your current ability in these skills (1 = needs improvement, 5 = excellent):

Dribbling: 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5

Passing accuracy: 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5

Shooting technique: 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5

Tactical awareness: 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5

10. What is one specific football skill or tactic you want to improve in the next lesson?
11. How can you help a teammate improve their football skills?

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