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Soccer tactics are a key part of a team's play and can have a significant impact on the way they approach a game. There are many different styles of play in soccer, with each style focusing on a particular area of the field.

Often, these tactical strategies are determined by two things: the perceived strengths of the opponent and the known strengths of the side taking on the opposition. For example, if a coach thinks he has a weaker defence and a strong attack, then he may choose a tactic that exploits these weaknesses.

Defensive tactics vary a lot and depend on how the team feels they can best protect the team's own goal. A team may adopt a defensive strategy which focuses on keeping the ball in their own half for as long as possible and then breaking up plays with regularity and using quick give-and-goes to relieve pressure.

Another common defensive tactic is to mark the players with the ball by bringing up a player into the middle of the pitch, usually a bit deeper than the rest of the defenders. This allows the defense to keep track of where the attacking player is and stop them from getting off a pass.

Attacking tactics include a number of different strategies that are employed by the sides on either side of the pitch. These tactics can be based on individual player skills and abilities, or they may be designed around a particular formation or set of formations.