I've picked up tricks along the way that I think have helped me along with watching different games and playing. For myself, it's more about understandig the game and reading the game. That's usaully what helps me most of the time. I don't want to get in a pushing match. That's not how I want to play.
Timing is very important.
In contrast to the rebuilding situation Garcia was part of, Bocanegra joined a winning team in February's draft. The Chicago Fire has been a contender for MLS Cup in each of its three seasons in the league. Initially Bocanegra was up against stiff competition on the back line with C.J. Brown, Lubos Kubik and Francis Okaroh being the incumbent starters. And a groin injury to start the season didn't help the chances of the Alta Loma, California native. In time, however, a position opened up and Bocanegra never let go.