How to Teach Soccer Positions and How to Teach Soccer Formations.

The reason "Third Defender" can be confusing to young players is that where the Third Defender should position himself or herself depends on whether your team "Pushes Up" on your attack or "Defends Deep".

Most coaches may want their Fullbacks to be conservative and stay in a defensive position in case there is a counterattack by the opponent.

How to Teach Soccer Positions and How to Teach Soccer Formations.

My team usually plays 3 forwards. I like using 3 because it's easy to teach.

How to teach "First Defender/Second Defender" is explained at "Quick Team Improvement Program" section no. 3, at "10 Defense Tips & Tactics" section no. 7 and at "Support" in the Dictionary.