in this formation we are looking at different ways we can play the ball out from the back in different situations without having to kick the ball long the pitch.The formation can be interpretation, is a 4-3-3/4-1-4-1. However, formations are only a generalisation and the shape changes appropriately in different situations and also This shape could be interpreted as a 2-3-2-3. The objective is to stretch the opposition by making the pitch as big as possible, which will allow for opening of space.
Make pitch as big as possible [width and depth]. Goalkeeper moves to the strong side of the field to offer an option to switch the point of attack. Goalkeeper takes goal kicks in a central position to avoid the opposition dictating where the ball should go. Centre backs split to the corners of the box. Full backs join the midfield line, touchline wide. 3 options in central midfield to dominate and provide overloads through playing on different receiving lines. Wingers help provide depth and offensive width. Striker provides depth. Create overloads where appropriate and possible.
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This practice has no progressions
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