Soccer Striker:
The Position of Offense

The soccer striker is the most offensive of the positions on a team. This player should be quick with his feet, good at receiving passes, and one of the best shooters on the team.

This is no easy job, but then again, none of the soccer positions are.

Position of Play

The strikers should usually stay at the front of the team and in most cases, near the center line or in the other teams side of the field.

It is not a rule that any player cannot leave his position; the positions are just guidelines.

I say this because oftentimes (especially just after the ball is kicked off) the striker will be needed on his own side of the line to help gain the offense.

Yet, other than in times of need, the they should still try to stay on offense and leave defending the midfield and the goal to the rest of the team.

The striker's main job is to score goals.

End Note

Though the strikers are the main offense, these players will pretty much never be able to beat the opposing defense by themselves.

Therefore, they must be able to work together with the midfielders and wide defenders who will be assisting in the offense as well.