Purpose in the Game
Let’s approach purpose in the game two ways.
The 1st is immediately thinking of what you as a player do specifically during the game. The 2nd is understanding how that affects the bigger picture of the team.
At the base of being a good player is identifying with your personal purpose in the game. At this stage, players must be confident in their touch and ability to link with other players, regardless of positioning. When the player has this ability, then the player can easily identify with the 2nd purpose of effecting the team.
As a history lesson, being able to identify and play with personal purpose is reminiscent of what Cruyff and the Orange termed “total footballer” (total player), skilled and knowledgeable in attacking purposes throughout the field, yet disciplined to “hold” and exchange defensive responsibilities as they arise.
Please realize when you have taken the personal reigns, or responsibility, all you have to do is look up to see how it affects the team.
Without a “purpose” in the game, then players will not recognize and anticipate the game’s development, let alone build off the possible limitless ways to play soccer. Don’t let the purpose of play be lost on an individual or team basis. This will always cause frustration for all involved.
Good Luck, and play with purpose!
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