Strengths and Weaknesses
In preparation for an opponent it is crucial that you formulate simple objective, strategies, and that orders are clear and concise. Simplicity keeps the team motivated, focused and unified. When your assessing strengths, you are determining their strong qualities. Meaning, their resistance, durability and firmness.
What is their capacity for effective action and where does their source of power come from?
What is their degree of intensity and concentration?
With regards to weaknesses, you are determining what are their individual and team defects?
How will you play over, through and or around and how will they play versus your team?
1. Speed
a. Overall team speed (with and without the ball)
b. Speed by position (with and without the ball)
2. Size
a. Overall team size
b. Individual size by position
3. Technical Abilities
a. Overall team technical style
b. Individual technical ability
4. Tactical Concept
a. How does specific players effect attacking purpose
b. How does specific players effect defending shape
Courtesy Dan Gaspar - Star Goalkeeping Academy
