The 4-2-3-1 formation is a great option for any team to consider implementing. The defensive solidity it offers through the middle coupled with flexibility up front means that teams can attack knowing they are not leaving themselves open at the back. The versatility it offers up front means that teams using the same formation will often be […]
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For the most watched and played sport on the planet, you would find it surprisingly hard to find a soccer fan who actually knows the history of soccer. Many of us can reel off reams of statistics, share hundreds of facts about our favorite teams, and endlessly debate whether Ronaldo is actually better than Messi… But ask […]
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Attacking penetration, defensively strong, and control of possession… For the right team with the right players, the 3-5-2 formation can prove to be a deadly formation against any opponent. For the formation to work, the team must have two incredibly fit wingbacks who pace up and down the flanks for the whole duration of the match. These two […]
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In order to score, your team must have possession of the soccer ball. That’s why it’s incredibly important to use soccer possession drills during your training sessions to teach your team how to keep possession for as long as possible. There are two main skills these soccer drills work on:Quick decision making.Ball control in tight spaces.If your […]
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Hard work and discipline coupled with the right personnel can make any formation a success regardless of how you choose to line up. Each formation has its own strengths that the team must make the most of while mitigating its weaknesses through tactical awareness and a good understanding of how the opposition may attempt to exploit […]
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