1 4 3 3 Formation Information

The 1-4-3-3 formation
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Learning to master the ball
Learning to act with the

ball purposefully
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very general instructions
Getting a T I C for football
1-3-3 formation/basic
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Learning playing
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1-3-2-3 formation/limited
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Learning the positions

and basic tasks in the
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Learning how the basic

tasks link together
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Learning how to play as a

team
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1-4-3-3 formation:
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instruction explaining the
positions and basic tasks
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1-4-3-3 formation: choice/

specialising for a position +
corresponding tactical
instruction
1-4-3-3 formation:
extending development on
one position related to the
teams output
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1-4-3-3 formation:
perfection per position and
as a team: result-oriented
team-work
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Football-Conditioning
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Football-Conditioning
Analysis - Weaknesses
Overall technical GAME skills, in particular:
Individual attacking qualities (creativity);

First touch under pressure;
Short passing game;
Handling speed in tight areas.
Ball possession/positioning play, in particular:
Playing out from the back;

Controlling / changing the speed of the game;
Successful attacking combinations.
Tactical maturity, in particular:
Tactical awareness, reading the game;

Leadership; decision making on the pitch;
Game cleverness, being street smart.
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Rationale

In the 1-4-3-3 formation there are 3 lines with a balanced spread of

players over the pitch (triangles of players) which creates an ideal
condition for:
effective positioning play, playing out and combination football

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creative and varied attacking play using the with of the field
early disturbing and pressuring after loosing 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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Basic forms

The 1-4-3-3 formation has 2 basic forms, with a number of derived (offensive
or defensive) variations:

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The midfield triangle with the "point" (no.10) forward.
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The midfield triangle with the "point" (no.6) to the rear.
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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 and (a number of) the
variations.
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Basic Form 1: "point" (no.10) forward
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Basic Form 2: "point" (no.6) to the rear
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General defensive principals

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Direct transition of all players (no time to mourn)
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formation (no mixing of the lines)
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Make team compact: short distances between lines and players
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Zone defending (everyone responsible for own zone)
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Pressurized defending by the whole team, forcing the opponent to

play wide or back or lose the ball
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Players to always coach the players in front of them (help your team
mate)
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Defensive principals per line

defenders & goalkeeper (1 2 3 4 5)

Always maintain the structure/organisation of the defence line
Everyone responsible for own zone (zone defence) so:
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pass players on in case of switching
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opponents (width of pitch)

Vertical take over: pass players on in case of overlapping
opponents (length of pitch)
Cover each other (diagonal covering) , goalkeeper to act as sweeper if

required
Keep opponent away from own goal (communication)
Sharpness, manoeuvrability and insight (positioning/timing) are

absolute requirements for modern central defenders (Neill, Vidic,
Terry)
Modern full backs need to be fast, explosive and manoeuvrable rather

than big and strong (Wilkshire, Cole, Evra)
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Vertical take over

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Midfield (6 8 10) pointed forward:
Nos 6 & 8
Cover the central and lateral defensive

midfield areas
Screen/shield the lines to the strikers
Take over positions,fill gaps and stay
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Ball winners with strong tactical
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Grella,
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No. 10
Connects with 6 & 8 to form a bloc on
the midfield
Covers the central offensive midfield area
Supports No.9 in pressuring the opponents
central defenders
Bresciano/Cahill/Bergkamp
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Midfield pointed to the rear:
No. 6
Covers the central defensive midfield area

Screens/shields the line to the strikers
Takes over positions,fill gaps and always
stays behind the ball
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awareness/insight, on field leadership
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Carrick, Essien, Mascherano

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Nos 8 &
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Connect with 6 to form a bloc on the

midfield
Cover the lateral midfield areas
Technical and tactical all round
midfielders that are able to bridge large
spaces
Gerrard, Lampard, Ballack, Xavi, Iniesta
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tilting (rotating)
midfield
Rotating midfield triangle

When transitioning from BP to BPO: the midfield triangle rotates from
point forward to point to the rear

Rotation to left or right depending on qualities of own players and
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opponents (own No.10 rotates back to opponents most defensive
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Fifth level No. 6 gives cover to Nos. 8 & 10 and shields/screens the line to
opponents No. 9
Choose the right moment to pass on opponents and press

(communication/coaching)
Keep the midfield shape, stay compact and always press the ball
(communication/coaching)
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attackers (7-9-11)

Immediate transitioning from BP to BPO (especially important for
attackers!)
Connect to the midfield ASAP
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Work together as a bloc (communication!)
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Squeeze and delay opponents playing out in a 3 v 4 situation while
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start pressuring collectively on the signal from (one of) the designated
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axis player(s)
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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Work as a bloc
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Squeeze and delay
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Leading to a flank

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pressuring collectively
General offensive principals
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Immidiate and quick transition BPO to BP by all players, restore /
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between the lines
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Proper posotioning: face open (side on, forward) so that forward

situations are always in your field of vision
Playing out is an absolute requirement in order to control the tempo
of the game and feed the attackers in a succesful manner, but:
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No square passing (outside to inside) in building up phase (deadly in

case of interception!)
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Always look for a forward pass as first option (vision: not only look
for the nearest option)
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Offensive principals per line

defenders & goalkeeper (1 2 3 4 5)
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Playing out is a means to an end! The purpose is to go forward
while keeping possession!
This requires dynamic participation of all players and through good
positioning play and fast and precise passing:
1. create the right moment for the forward pass or:
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2. have a defender move into midfield to create an extra player in
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The goalkeeper is the 11th outfield player while playing out! (fast
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Fifth level 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)
In case of a situation when there is no free player in the back third the
footballing qualities of the goalkeeper become essential
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Central defenders building up

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Purpose is forward pass
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Defender in midfield
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Midfield pointed forward:
Nos. 6 & 8:
transfer playing out to attacking
feed and support the attacking bloc
good game (passing) skills, vision and
handling speed are required!

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No.10 (key player in this formation):

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attacking
midfielder
(not a traditional
playmaker)
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good interaction with the strikers
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with level
No. 9)
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penetrate
front line and look for scoring
chances
good anticipation/feeling for right moment
good tactical insight, technique and
handling speed
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In this formation Nos. 7 & 11 are more

traditional wingers making attacking moves
in the wide positions and providing assists
and crosses. They can come inside but well
timed, not closing the spaces for No.10.
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Midfield pointed to the rear:

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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Nos 8 & 10 feed and support the strikers.

They have
strong individual
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handling speed. They provide the assists for
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have goalscoring abilities.
These are
the complete
midfielders.
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(Lampard, Gerrard, Xavi, Iniesta)
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In this formation Nos. 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. (Christiano Ronaldo, Messi,
Rooney, Henry)
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The attackers (7 9 11)

Wing attackers Nos. 7 & 11:
starting from wide positions going outside and inside
are creative and pro active (with the ball and running off the ball)
provide assists, crosses and have goal scoring ability
(Messi,
Chr.Ronaldo, Rooney, Kewell)
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Central striker No. 9:
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strong in receiving and holding the ball with his/her back to the goal
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strong in attacking combinations
goal scorer
(Drogba, Torres, Adebayor,Viduka?)
Collective important aspects in the attacking third:
Fast/direct combinations (wall-pass; no look pass; 3rd man; etc.)
Individual attacking qualities and ability to improvise
Effective positioning in front of goal
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Attacking combinations
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Variation: 1-4-2-3-1
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Variation: 1-4-1-4-1
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The 1-4-3-3 formation

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Learning to act with the

Getting a T I C for football

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Learning the positions

Learning how the basic

Learning how to play as a

1-4-3-3 formation: choice/

Individual attacking qualities (creativity);

Ball possession/positioning play, in particular:

Playing out from the back;

Tactical maturity, in particular:

Tactical awareness, reading the game;

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In the 1-4-3-3 formation there are 3 lines with a balanced spread of

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effective positioning play, playing out and combination football

The Optus SSF formats 7 v 7 (1-3-3) and 9 v 9 (1-3-2-3) lead up to

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Basic Form 1: "point" (no.10) forward

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Basic Form 2: "point" (no.6) to the rear

General defensive principals

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Direct transition of all players (no time to mourn)

Pressurized defending by the whole team, forcing the opponent to

Defensive principals per line

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Always maintain the structure/organisation of the defence line

Everyone responsible for own zone (zone defence) so:

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opponents (width of pitch)

Cover each other (diagonal covering) , goalkeeper to act as sweeper if

Keep opponent away from own goal (communication)

Sharpness, manoeuvrability and insight (positioning/timing) are

Modern full backs need to be fast, explosive and manoeuvrable rather

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Horizontal take over

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Vertical take over

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Defensive principals per line

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Cover the central and lateral defensive

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Defensive principals per line

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Covers the central defensive midfield area

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Connect with 6 to form a bloc on the

Rotating midfield triangle

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