1. Mavericks Div 1 Formations A look at our 4-3-3 and a couple of other situation specific formations

2. Standard Set up 4-3-3 Outside Defense Centre Defense Centre Midfield Forward Centre Defense Outside Defense Centre Midfield Forward

3. Roles and Responsibilities  Each slide will have a specific group defined  Each group will have specific offensive and defensive roles and responsibilities  Some generic attacking and defending rules will be presented

4. Definitions  On Attack – Any time we possess the ball, no matter where we are on the field or which direction we are heading. If we have the ball we are attacking.  In Defense – Any time the other team has possession of the ball. If the opponent has the ball, we are defending.

5. Generic Defending  In it’s simplest form, defending is limiting/reducing 2 things: Time Space  We want to apply pressure, provide cover and maintain balance. This will make the opponent predictable and maintain our structure.  Talk, Talk, Talk, Talk, Talk

6. Generic Attacking  In it’s simplest form, attacking is taking advantage of 2 things: Time Space  We want to dictate the pace of play and unsettle defensive structure.  We want to maintain control of the ball at all times, the best form of defense is to ensure the other team never gets the ball.  Talk, Talk, Talk, Talk, Talk

7. Outside Defense in Defense  Outside defenders are the 3 rd and 4 th defenders  Restrict attackers from coming into the centre of the field  Generally pick up the outside attackers (usually midfielders in a 4-4-2), apply pressure to the ball when it is wide on the field

8. Outside Defense in Attack  Responsible to press up the wings, act like outside midfielders  The player on the ball side of the field should press as much as possible (all the way to the end line) to support the attack  The player on the off ball side should support to the 18 yard box  If the ball switches the defenders switch roles, the deep defender cycles back to the corner of the 18

9. Centre Defense in Defense  Strong spine to our defensive strategy  Man mark the opposing forwards (in the case of 2 forwards)  Look to slow the opponents attack, especially counter attacks  Become more aggressive as we move towards our goal  Control the defense at all times

10. Centre Defense on Attack  Limited offensive role on counter attacks, really just get the play started  Serve as support to midfielders and outside defenders  Spread the field  On a sustained attack, with control, a centre defender can sneak into the attack, but at least one must always hang back

11. Centre Mid in Defense  Primary role is to force the play to be predictable, create turnovers (create counter attack for us) and slow any counter attacks by the opponent  Apply pressure to the ball in all central areas of the field

12. Centre Mid on Attack  Determine the pace of play, counter attack or build up  Provide support for forwards and defense joining the attack  Create offense through pass selection and movement  Get into the “hole” behind the forwards and score goals

13. Forwards in Defense  Apply pressure to the ball in the attacking half of the field  Force turnovers, make the play predictable  Work hard to win the ball back

14. Forwards on Attack  Create space for each other  Use movement and passing to open up the opponent defense  Utilize the midfielders and outside defenders supporting the attack  Shoot to score

15. Defensive set up 5-4-1 Outside Defense Centre Defense Centre Midfield Forward Centre Defense Outside Defense Centre Midfield Forward

16. Why would we use a 5-4-1  This formation would be used in a tight game where we need to hold onto a slim lead or hold onto a draw to get a result.  It is very defensively oriented, almost no focus on defending, simply control the other team and keep the out of danger areas.

17. All Out Attack Set up 3-3-4 Outside Defense Centre Defense Centre Midfield Forward Centre Defense Outside Defense Centre Midfield Forward

18. Why would we use a 3-3-4  In rare situations where we need to push for a tie or we need a goal to get the 3 points.  This is an all out attack, we will be open to counter attacks.