![]() ![]() This is an example of how using a back three can immediately create space without any use of rotations. Here, we see one of the midfielders being forced to step out of the rigid structure in order to block the central passing lane from the number six to the number 10, creating space in the vacated area. This is less effective at blocking central passing lanes since the forwards are pressing at a diagonal and are therefore leaving open the vertical passing lane. ![]() As a consequence, the strikers are forced to press each centre-back at an angle, rather than straight on. But, more importantly within the context of breaking down the block, a three-at-the-back system is ideal for creating chances against a two-striker system.įirstly, the three centre-backs can naturally line-up in the gaps between the vertical lines of the 4-4-2 structure. This is important defensively, as it provides sufficient cover on defensive transition, allowing the rest of the team to play in more advanced areas as their first thought doesn’t need to be to provide defensive cover. What the three central defenders provide is 3v2 numerical superiority over the opposition’s two strikers. For a team looking to build-up from the back against a 4-4-2, the obvious solution is to use a three at the back system. One key aspect of the 4-4-2 is that it contains two strikers which are able to both press the opposition centre-backs and block off central passing lanes, allowing the wide midfielders to stay deep and support the fullbacks. How to beat the first line of the 4-4-2 block ![]()
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