Have you found yourself looking for position-specific content in the Techne App? We have some tips for you! We're going to break down each position and look at what makes a great player in that area, then suggest how to find training for those skills in the App. Find your position below!

Wingers

• What makes a world-class winger? Taking players on, crossing and shooting technique under pressure, combination play, stamina, power, speed
• How to train this in the app: Look for the 1v1 progressions that cycle through the Weekly Dribbling sessions. You can practice different moves and choose the 1-2 that you might try in training. Train this at game-speed to challenge your technique and execution.

Forwards/Attackers

• What makes a world-class forward? Taking players on, freeing up space to get off a shot, shooting, finishing, combination play, holding and protecting the ball with back to goal, runs in the box, runs off the ball, goal-scoring instinct to finish with the feet, head, or other body parts
• How to train this in the app: The Shooting sessions should be an area you work through consistently. From Fundamental Techniques like driving, bending, and chipping the ball, to Placed Finishing outside the box, there is a little bit of everything depending on your focus areas. Don't forget the Volleys!

Defensive Center Mids

• What makes a world-class defensive center mid? Maintaining possession, passing range, long-range shooting, decision-making to play forward with a riskier pass or maintain possession, managing the pace of the game, spatial awareness & movement, body positioning to face forward, engine/stamina, winning balls in the air, ability to tackle to regain possession or intercept passes
• How to train this in the app:  The Wall Work is your spot! From passing and receiving with detail and purpose, combining around cones, and turning away from pressure, these sessions will improve your game. You are the pivot player on the field and need to have great comfort with these drills at game-speed.

Attacking Center Mids

• What makes a world-class attacking center mid? Final passing, decision-making to play forward with a riskier pass or maintain possession, create scoring chances off the dribble or pass, long-range shooting, looks to combine, spatial awareness & movement, body positioning to face forward, engine/stamina
• How to train this in the app:  With so many options, figure out what you want to improve. Is it your overall comfort on the ball? Work at your Juggling and Dribbling. Is it your combination plan and distribution? Get working at the Wall. Is it your ability to get around a defender and finish on goal? Check out the Shooting sessions.

Center Backs

• What makes a world-class center back? Passing quality & range, safe decision-making, composure, 1v1 defending (air and ground), marking in the box, winning balls in the air, reading the game to intercept long balls or through passes, communication to organize the defensive line and direct teammates in front of them, bravery
• How to train this in the app:  The Wall Work will help with your distribution and receiving the ball in different ways. We also have a Center Back Bootcamp Program designed specifically for your defensive skills! It includes short and long range passing, heading and aerial control, dribbling, and first touch. Check it out!

Outside Backs

• What makes a world-class outside back? Taking space on the dribble, passing quality - long and short, crossing, power, speed, and fitness, 1v1 defending, marking in the box, reading the game to continuously position and reposition
• How to train this in the app:  In addition to the Center Back Bootcamp Program mentioned above, you can be on the lookout for our long range progressions at the wall. Make sure to save drills in a custom session that you want to go back to! You can also check out the dribbling sessions to work on being explosive with the ball once you get out of pressure or tight spaces.

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