Guys,
A few tactics for you all to consider... Lanxer introduced the 4-2-3-1 formation and many of you people might be new to such a new formation. I've gotten a few pointers from the web for you all to watch and be aware of. Tactically, i really love to play in a 4-2-3-1 formation. Such a formation gives alot of attacking freedom to the wingers as they are relieved of some defensive duties due to the 2 defensive midfielders. The attacking midfielder, serves as the playmaker of the team, usually someone who holds and uses the ball well and invites the rest of the team into attack. This formation also gives alot of stability to the team and the defence as there will always be an extra defensive midfielder around to cover the back four. You may argue that the 4-2-3-1 is the same as the 4-5-1 but to me, the real difference is really the way shape of the team when we attack and defend.In attack, the wingers in 4-2-3-1 are given freedom together with then one playmaker i mentioned. Usually one defensive midfielder will step up and reinforce the attack. Hence, we can have up to 6 players going forward. In the 4-5-1, the play is usually more defensive, with the main purpose of snuffing out the space in the centre of the park. The wingers operate as per normal and are expected to track back more as per 4-4-2. Having said this, you guys ( i mean wingers) don't start taking my word and go all out attack hor?? Lanxer and steven will kill me!! What i mean is you guys have more freedom and can take a while more to come back and track your men!!
I've also included other likely formations we might play in... Enjoy and drop a few comments about your view of the game! Nobody is totally right or wrong in these things... Share your views!!
4-5-1
4-5-1 could be seen as a defensive formation, however if the two midfield wingers play a more attacking role it can be likened to 4-3-3. The formation can be used to grind out 0-0 draws or preserve a lead, as the packing of the centre midfield makes it difficult for the opposition to build-up play. Because of the 'closeness' of the midfield, the opposing team's forwards will often be starved of possession. However, because of the lone striker the centre of the midfield does have the responsibilty of pushing forward as well. The defensive midfielder will often control the pace of the game. |  |
4-2-3-1
This defensive formation is quite flexible, as both the side midfielders and the fullbacks may join the attack, usually on the counter. Tactically, this formation is similar to the 4-5-1. It is used maintain the possession of ball by controlling the midfield area of the field. The lone striker tends to be very tall and strong to hold the ball up as his midfielders and fullbacks join him in attack. Teams that used this formation |  |
5-4-1
This is a particularly defensive formation, with an isolated formation and a packed defense. Again however, a couple of attacking fullbacks can make this formation resemble something like a 3-6-1. |  |
4-4-1-1
A variation of 4-4-2 with one of the strikers playing 'in the hole' slightly behind his partner. Teams that used this formation
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