I've created a rough idea of what I want my 4-3-1-2 to look like and how I want it to perform, but I'm posting this in case any of you think I'm doing something wrong.
1, My intention is for the threat of this formation to come from its creativity in the center of the pitch.
2, I don't want to play possession football because I want very creative midfielders using their vision and passing to unlock the defense with risky passes.
3, I will be using wing backs to stretch the pitch and provide wide support when necessary.
4, I want my players to build from the back and press the opposition.
5, I need my offensive front 3 to be able to link up and provide support to one another.
Formation:
Goalkeeper instructed to pass it short.
WB (Support) CD (D) CD (D) WB (Support)
AP (Support) DLP (Defend) AP (Support)
AP (Attack)
DLF (Support) AF (Attack)
So far, I'm using a standard mentality and flexible approach.
In terms of TIs, this is what I have decided on:
Close down much more: to press the opposition and win the ball back as soon as possible
Play out of defense: to prompt the defenders to give the ball to the creative midfielders
Roam from position: for the midfielders and front three to be able to move around and offer support to each other
Look for overlap: for the wing backs to bomb forward and offer wide support
Play slightly wider: to allow the team to exploit more space
Lower tempo: to give the creative midfielders time to lift their heads and pick out passes
This is my basic blueprint so far. What do you guys think?
Thanks.
1, My intention is for the threat of this formation to come from its creativity in the center of the pitch.
2, I don't want to play possession football because I want very creative midfielders using their vision and passing to unlock the defense with risky passes.
3, I will be using wing backs to stretch the pitch and provide wide support when necessary.
4, I want my players to build from the back and press the opposition.
5, I need my offensive front 3 to be able to link up and provide support to one another.
Formation:
Goalkeeper instructed to pass it short.
WB (Support) CD (D) CD (D) WB (Support)
AP (Support) DLP (Defend) AP (Support)
AP (Attack)
DLF (Support) AF (Attack)
So far, I'm using a standard mentality and flexible approach.
In terms of TIs, this is what I have decided on:
Close down much more: to press the opposition and win the ball back as soon as possible
Play out of defense: to prompt the defenders to give the ball to the creative midfielders
Roam from position: for the midfielders and front three to be able to move around and offer support to each other
Look for overlap: for the wing backs to bomb forward and offer wide support
Play slightly wider: to allow the team to exploit more space
Lower tempo: to give the creative midfielders time to lift their heads and pick out passes
This is my basic blueprint so far. What do you guys think?
Thanks.
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