Pick a position. Once you’ve learned the basics of the game, you’ll need to decide which type of position to pursue. Are you good with your hands? Maybe you’re destined to be a goalie. If you want to impact the game by scoring, try out for a striker position. Strikers are also known as attackers or forwards. Midfielders assist strikers and also offer help on defense. They tend to cover a lot of ground during the game, so this may be a good fit for you if you have a lot of endurance. Defenders are the last stop before the opponents reach the goalie. Defenders have to be brave, aggressive, and tireless.