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The 1-4-3-3 formation

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Learning to master the ball

Learning to act with the

ball purposefully

U/6 – U/7

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U/8 – U/9

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No formation/tactics only

very general instructions

1-3-3 formation/basic

tactical instructions/

everyone plays all positions

1-3-2-3 formation/limited

tactical instructions/talent

for specific positions more

clear (but still flexible)

1-4-3-3 formation:

extending tactical

instruction explaining the

positions and basic tasks

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11 v 11 T I C

T I CLearning playing

together purposefully

Learning the positions

and basic tasks in the

1-4-3-3 formation

T I C T I C

Getting a ‘T I C’ for football

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positions and basic tasks

1-4-3-3 formation:

perfection per position and

as a team: result-oriented

team-work

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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U/16 – U/17

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11 v 11TICFootball-Conditioning

T I CFootball-Conditioning

T I C

T I C1-4-3-3 formation

Learning how the basic

tasks link together

Learning how to play as a

team

Performing/winning as a

team

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:

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• 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’.



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

• creative and varied attacking play using the with of the field

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• 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



Basic forms

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

1. The midfield triangle with the "point" (no.10) forward.

2. 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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General defensive principals

1. Direct transition of all players (no time to ‘mourn’)

2. Restore formation (no mixing of the lines)

3. Make team compact: short distances between lines and players

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4. Zone defending (everyone responsible for own zone)

5. Pressurized defending by the whole team, forcing the opponent to

play wide or back or lose the ball

6. Players to always coach the players in front of them (help your team

mate)



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:

1. Horizontal take over: pass players on in case of switching

opponents (width of pitch)

2. Vertical take over: pass players on in case of overlapping

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� 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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Horizontal take over

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Vertical take over

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Covering

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Midfield (6 – 8 – 10) pointed forward:

No’s 6 & 8

�Cover the central and lateral defensive midfield area’s

�Screen/shield the lines to the strikers

�Take over positions,‘fill’ gaps and stay ‘behind the ball’ (at least one of both)

�Ball ‘winners’ with strong tactical awareness/insight

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�Grella, Carrick, Essien

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’

�Ball ‘winner’ with strong tactical awareness/insight, on field leadership

�Carrick, Essien, MascheranoFourth level

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�Carrick, Essien, Mascherano

No’s 8 & 10

�Connect with 6 to form a ‘bloc’ on the midfield

�Cover the lateral midfield area’s

�Technical and tactical ‘all round’ midfielders that are able to bridge large spaces

�Gerrard, Lampard, Ballack, Xavi, Iniesta



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� 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 opponents (own No.10 rotates back to opponents most defensive midfielder)

Rotating midfield triangle

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� No. 6 gives cover to No’s. 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)



Defensive principals per lineattackers (7-9-11)

� Immediate transitioning from BP to BPO (especially important for attackers!)

� ‘Connect’ to the midfield ASAP

� Work together as a ‘bloc’ (communication!)

� Squeeze and delay opponents playing out in a 3 v 4 situation while ‘leading’ them to a flankFourth level

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‘leading’ them to a flank

� start pressuring collectively on the signal from (one of) the designated 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’

Squeeze and delay

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General offensive principals

1. Immidiate and quick transition BPO to BP by all players, restore / maintain formation

2. Open up the spaces (make the field ‘big’) without losing the cohesion between the lines

3. Proper posotioning: face ‘open’ (side on, forward) so that forward situations are always in your field of vision

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4. Playing out is an absolute requirement in order to control the tempo of the game and ‘feed’ the attackers in a succesful manner, but:

5. No square passing (outside to inside) in building up phase (deadly in case of interception!)

6. Always look for a forward pass as first option (vision: not only look for the nearest option)



Offensive principals per line

defenders & goalkeeper (1 – 2 – 3 – 4 – 5)

� 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:

2. have a defender move into midfield to create an ‘extra player’ in the midfield

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� The goalkeeper is the 11th 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)

� 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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Purpose is forward pass

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Offensive principals per line

Midfield pointed forward:

No’s. 6 & 8:

�‘transfer’ playing out to attacking

�feed and support the attacking ‘bloc’

�good game (passing) skills, vision and handling speed are required!

No.10 (key player in this formation):

�attacking midfielder (not a traditional ‘playmaker’)

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�good ‘interaction’ with the strikers (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

�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 well timed, not ‘closing’ the spaces for No.10. (Robben)



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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)

�No’s 8 & 10 ‘feed’ and support the strikers. They have strong individual skills, vision and handling speed. They provide the assists for the strikers and have goalscoring abilities. These are the ‘complete’ midfielders. Fourth level

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These are the ‘complete’ midfielders. (Lampard, Gerrard, Xavi, Iniesta)

�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. (Christiano Ronaldo, Messi, Rooney, Henry)



Offensive principals per line The attackers (7 – 9 – 11)

Wing attackers No’s. 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:

� strong in receiving and holding the ball with his/her back to the goal

� 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



Attacking combinations

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Positioning in front of the goal

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Variations of 1-4-3-3

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