The 1-4-3-3 formation
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Click to edit Master title style In the 1-4-3-3 formation there are 3 lines with wi th a balanced spread of players over the pitch (‘triangles’ of players) which creates good conditions for:
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Fourth creative and varied attacking play using the width of the field level Fifth level early disturbing and pressuring after losing possession For youth players, the positions and the attached basic tasks are logical and recognizable, which makes learning to play as a team easier to develop The Optus SSF formats 7 v 7 (1-3-3) and 9 v 9 (1-3-2-3) lead up to the 1-4-3-3 formation in a logical and methodical manner
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Click to edit Master title style The 1-4-3-3 formation has has 2 basic forms, with a number of derived (offensive or defensive) variations:
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The midfield triangle with the ‘point’ (no.6) to the rear.
FFA advises that players in the age categories U/12 to U/15 should learn to master basic form 1. U/16 to U/19 should also learn to master basic form 2
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General defensive principles
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Direct transition of all players (no time to ‘mourn’)
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Players to always coach the players in front of them (help your team mate)
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Defensive principles per line Defenders & Goalkeeper (1 – 2 – 3 – 4 – 5)
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Cover each other (diagonal covering), full backs to squeeze until maximum 5m. area; goalkeeper to act as ‘sweeper’ if required Sharpness, mobility and insight (positioning / timing) are absolute requirements for modern central defenders (Neill, Vidic, Terry) Modern full backs need to be fast, explosive and mobile rather than just big and strong (Wilkshire, Cole, Evra)
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Midfield (6 – 8 – 10) pointed forward: No’s 6 & 8
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No. 10 Connects with no.6 & no.8 to form a ‘block’ in the midfield Covers the central offensive midfield area Supports no.9 in pressuring the opponents central defenders Bresciano, Cahill, Kaka
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Covers the central defensive midfield area Screens / shields the line to the strikers Takes over positions,‘fill’ gaps and always stays ‘behind the ball’ BallThird ‘winner’ level with strong tactical awareness / insight, on field leadership Fourth level Toure, Mascherano
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Prevent opponent from playing a forward pass where possible, otherwise always force opponent to give the forward pass under pressure Prevent defenders from moving into the midfield Take over each others positions / tasks if necessary
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Immediate and quick transition BPO to BP by all players, open up the spaces and restore attacking formation
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The defenders:
Playing out is a means to an end! The purpose is to go forward while keeping possession! This requires dynamic participation of all players, good positioning play and fast and preciselevel passing: Second
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Create the right moment for the forward pass or: Fourth level 2. Have a defender move into midfield to create an ‘extra player’ Fifth level in the midfield The goalkeeper must be the 11 th outfield player while playing out! (fast change of direction; recognizing the right moment to play the forward pass; etc.) If the opponent uses a formation with 2 strikers the emphasis is placed on building up through the full backs (central defenders to create space) If the opponent plays with 3 strikers the emphasis is on building up through central defenders (full backs to create space)
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Offensive principles per line Midfield pointed forward: No’s. 6 & 8:
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‘transfer’ playing out to attacking feed and support the attacking ‘unit’ good game (passing) skills, vision and handling speed are required (Grella, Culina). Culina) .
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No.10 Second (key player inlevel this formation): attacking midfielder Third level (not a traditional ‘playmaker’) ‘playmaker’) Fourth level good ‘interaction’ with the strikers Fifth level (especialy with no. 9) penetrate in front line and look for scoring chances good anticipation/feeling for right moment good tactical insight, technique and handling speed (Kaka, Cahill, Bergkamp) In this formation no’s. 7 & 11 are more traditional ‘wingers’ making attacking moves in the wide positions and providing assists and crosses. They can come inside but needs to be well
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No. 6 is the ‘controlling’ midfielder. He/she always has to stay ‘behind the ball’ and take over the positions of the players that go forward. No.6 also holds a key role in playing out and is a player with strong game (passing) skills and vision. (Essien, Mascherano, Toure, Carrick)
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No’s 8 & 10 ‘feed’ and support the strikers. They have strong individual skills, vision and handling speed. Theylevel provide the assists for the strikers Third and have goalscoring abilities. These are the Fourthmidfielders. level ‘complete’ (Lampard, Gerrard, Xavi, Iniesta) Fifth level In this formation no’s. 7 & 11 are ‘multi functional’ attackers making attacking moves to the inside (and outside) starting from wide positions. The 3 attackers often switch positions but the formation should always be maintained. (Cristiano Ronaldo, Messi, Rooney, Henry)
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