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    Book sets out to illustrate how to effectively counter the 4-3-3 system. Recognising the strengths of it and negating them as well as taking advantage of the weaknesses that it has. We will look at ways of practicing those tactics on the training pitch, through sessions and drills designed specifically to prepare in a manner to beat it.

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    Book sets out to illustrate how to effectively counter the 4-3-3 system. Recognising the strengths of it and negating them as well as taking advantage of the weaknesses that it has. We will look at ways of practicing those tactics on the training pitch, through sessions and drills designed specifically to prepare in a manner to beat it.

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    First published November, 2005 by WORLD CLASS COACHING 15004 Buena Vista Drive, Leawood, KS 66224 (913) 402-0030

    ISBN 0-9746723-8-6 Copyright WORLD CLASS COACHING 2005 All rights reserved. No parts of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without prior written permission of the publisher. Author - David Platt Edited by Mike Saif Front Cover - Designed by Babcock Illustration & Design.

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    HOW TO PLAY AGAINST AND BEAT THE 4-3-3


    This book sets out to illustrate how to effectively counter the 4-3-3 system, recognising the strengths of it and negating them as well as taking advantage of the weaknesses that it has. After a brief summary of the main components of the 4-3-3, highlighting the strengths and weakness of it, we will look at some effective tactical planning to play against and beat it and also look at ways of practicing those tactics on the training pitch, through sessions and drills designed specifically to prepare in a manner to overcome the system. It is important to realise that each formation has its strengths and weaknesses and that at the start of each match there is 11 players against 11 players. These players, arranged on the pitch, make up the formation and each formation will cause problems for any other formation unless the players themselves perform. The 4-3-3 can be interpreted in many ways, though I believe that the only variation of the system is in the midfield, where the central midfielder can eother play behind or in front of the other 2. For the purpose of this book we will look at both these variations, ascertaining and dealing with the different problems that this can cause. As with any strategy of dealing with a formation in a manner to beat it, I have tried to outline some basic principles of defending and attacking which can be retained throughout in an effort to make the method of beating the 4-3-3 easier to coach and for the players to implement. With this in mind I have split the pitch up into thirds, dealing with both the defensive attributes and offensive attributes in a progressive way. For ease of reference, the 4-3-3 system is always portrayed as the Black Team with White Numbers. In my experience, simple instructions to players where they can carry them out on the field instinctively pay far more dividends than looking at elaborate ways to play. Simplifying each issue is fundamental if the tactical aspects are to be successful. With this in mind I like to have a symmetrical plan both when defending and attacking, with the same defensive plans and attacking schemes respectively used for whichever side of the pitch the ball is on. In this book therefore, when looking at the diagrams for coaching purposes, simply mirror the tactic shown for when the ball is on the opposite side of the pitch to the diagram.

    CHAPTER 1 THE 4-3-3 SYSTEM

    THE 4-3-3 SYSTEM The Dutch are largely responsible for developing the 4-3-3 system. It is a formation which has gained in popularity over the years and is now utilised by many clubs and nations. Although there are several ways of playing with a 43-3, the back 4 defenders are utilised in much the same way as a conventional 4-4-2, playing zonally as a back 4 when defending and getting forward to support the attack when the team is in possession. Zonal defending is where the players who make up the back 4 mark areas of the pitch rather than opposing players, taking care of their own zone and covering their team-mates when the player with the ball is not in that zone. The zonal back 4 operates with a right full back (2), 2 central defenders (5&6) and a left full back (3). They play as a unit, shuffling across in unison to cover the whole width of the field and closing off spaces where attackers can exploit them.

    In front of these 4 defenders sit 3 central midfielders. These 3 players form a triangle in the centre of the pitch, with either the point of this triangle being just in front of the back 4 or at the opposite end behind the lone striker. The way these players have to defend can be varied though staying constant they must screen the back 4 from passes played into the opposition front men. How they deal with wide players defensively is largely dictated by the coach who may wish to aid them by use of the winger on the side of the ball dropping back.

    .or by having them shuffle all the way across with the opposite winger balancing off the weak side.

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