Get stuck in

There comes a time in soccer when you have to tackle hard to make a statement – that’s what “get stuck in” means. If a team has control of the ball and a player is being dominated, sometimes a hard tackle or getting stuck in can switch the momentum and get the team going again. Or if an opposing team’s player is have their way, beating players on the dribble constantly, sometimes there’s the need to get stuck in and make that player think a bit more when they get the ball next time.

Momentum is often led by goals and near goals, but a tough tackle can turn the tide and lift the team as well. And it’s more about the intensity of the play, the tough tackle that gets your team going and builds confidence. This is what “getting stuck in” is all about.