juwanna-blomie t1_j6dwfn8 wrote on January 29, 2023 at 5:40 PM

Reply to comment by ImmobilizedbyCheese in Wake up losers, it's Sunday by Stitchmond

I get it. IMO soccer is one of the more tactically nuanced sports. I’d say of the “American” sports basketball and hockey are closest. So much ground to cover and the average player gets less than 2 minutes (more like less than a minute) of time on the ball for the entirety of 90min of open play so the little things that make a great player are harder to see or appreciate to the untrained eye. Like a great turn in your own defense to free up space and advance out I can appreciate more than just a run and tap-in goal.

Thegreatgato t1_j6e39hv wrote on January 29, 2023 at 6:24 PM

A key to enjoying soccer is investing in the stuff that doesn't result in a score. Like you said, playing out of the back, but as far as team defense, forcing the opponent to take the worst option by just cutting off all their passes and covering the areas their best players want to go. It helps to have a team you want to win of course.