Tuesday, October 17, 2017

A Basic Introduction to Soccer Formations


A graduate of the Western New England University School of Law, Demetrios Panteleakis is the president of Macmillan Group, LLC, in Springfield, Massachusetts. Beyond his activities in areas of energy upgrade loan underwriting and solar installation projects, Demetrios Panteleakis enjoys coaching youth soccer and wrestling. 

When coaching youth soccer, a coach can help prepare players for success on the field by selecting a formation that suits the team’s strengths. Alternatively, teams may wish to run a set that addresses an opponent’s perceived advantage. The 3-4-3 set, for example, makes use of three defenders, four midfielders, and three forwards, allowing for optimized attacks on goal. The 4-5-1 formation, on the other hand, features four defenders and just one attacking player, favoring a fortified defense over offense.

Certain sets emphasize more specific tactics, such as the 3-4-2-1 for pressure soccer, or the unique, teamwork-oriented 3-6-1. Of course, the most popular soccer formation in the world, the 4-4-2, is a balanced set that favors no particular style of play other than technically sound soccer.

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