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5 #085 Developing Your Style of Play

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0 Strength and Weaknesses of the 4-3-3 System

This week's Animated Drill Video looks at the strengths and weaknesses of the 4-3-3 system. Whether you're playing a 4-3-3 or not, it's important to understand the characteristics of the 4-3-3 so that you can take advantage of them when you play against this system. The diagram is being created with the session planner on Planet Training that

0 #025 Systems of Play for U11 and U12

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1 Developing a Style of Play

There are three thinks that I think contribute to the formation and system that coaches choose to play with. The qualities and personalities of the players on the team is most important. If you have a lot of attacking personalities then a system like the 4-3-3 makes sense. If you have a forward who holds the ball well and can play with their back to goal then you could use a 4-5-1 effectively. But each system can be played with a different style; possession, direct attacking, counter attack, etc.

The second contributing factor is the coaches preference. Most coaches

1 The Triangle Midfield

The two most popular systems of play in the world at the moment are the 4-3-3 and the 4-2-3-1. Both are predicated on creating a connection between a group of three midfielders. Getting these players to understand their roles and work together are the key factors that will contribute to the success or failure of the team.

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