The 4-1-2-1-2 Formation Diamond Guide [eBook]

ALSO KNOWN AS THE 4-4-2 (DIAMOND), IS BECOMING AN INCREASINGLY VIABLE FORMATION IN MODERN FOOTBALL.

Description

TAKE A 4-4-2, SPLIT THE CENTRAL MIDFIELDERS VERTICALLY AND PUSH THE WINGERS INSIDE. EASY.

THE 4-1-2-1-2 FORMATION THRIVES OFF OF MOBILITY, VERTICAL MOVEMENT AND PHYSICAL PROWESS. WITHOUT WINGERS, IT’S THE FULL-BACKS’ JOB TO BOMB FORWARD WITH REGULARITY AND STRETCH THE PITCH. WHEN THIS HAPPENS, THE DEEPEST OF THE FOUR MIDFIELDERS WILL TYPICAL DROP IN TO COVER THE DEFENSE.

IF THE FULL-BACKS CAN’T GET FORWARD AND CREATE AN OUTLET ON THE TOUCHLINE, THIS FORMATION WILL COLLAPSE IN ON ITSELF. SIMILARLY, IF THE MIDFIELDERS AREN’T COMFORTABLE IN POSSESSION AND LOSE THE BALL, YOUR RIGHT-BACK CAN GET CAUGHT WAY UP THE PITCH WHILE COUNTERATTACKING SIDES HAVE A FIELD DAY.

Outline:

1- INITIAL SETUP 4-1-2-1-2 FORMATION.

2- THE 4-1-2-1-2 DIAMOND FORMATION STRENGTHS POINTS.

3- THE 4-1-2-1-2 DIAMOND FORMATION WEAKNESS POINTS.

4- BUILDING THE ATTACK FROM DEEP IN A 4-1-2-1-2 FORMATION.

5- KEY FACTORS BUILDING THE ATTACK FROM DEEP IN A 4-1-2-1-2 FORMATION.

6- DEFENDING IN A 4-1-2-1-2 (4-4-2 DIAMOND).

7- Key Factors PLAYER POSITIONS WHEN DEFENDING FROM THE FRONT IN A FORMATION 4-2-1-2-1.