The key skills and characteristics of effective full-backs
Game | Positions | John Allpress | 24.03.2023
Former English FA national coach, John Allpress, outlines the key skills and characteristics of effective full-backs Image: Getty Images /Getty Images Sport
Learning:
- Skills and characteristics of the modern full-back
- In possession skills required to play full-back
- Out of possession skills required to play full-back
By nature, full backs are protectors. They see danger early, are positionally aware, calm under pressure, assertive, brave, unshakable, unflinching in the tackle, steadfast, strong willed, tough minded, good organisers and take responsibility when things need sorting out.
They love to stop goals and defend their goal, they celebrate a great block tackle that stops a shot, or cross with the same enthusiasm as scoring, and regard goals against their team as a personal affront.
