Bianliang Time Moon Chapter 453: The Choice of Formation
Bianliang, Bird's Nest Stadium.
In the second game of the second round of the New Cuju Competition, the Wenyuan team played against the Lions. Although the tension between the two teams disappeared due to the unexpected incident of the martial arts contest yesterday, both sides will still try their best on the court.
, after all, as long as they win this game, both sides are confident that they can defeat the Fan Lou team in the final and win.
In the player area, Han Yonghe and Cao Guojiu were also mobilizing all the team members. Although the personal grudge between the two people had disappeared, none of them wanted to lose in this important game. Especially Cao Guojiu,
Originally, when it came to the wedding, Cao Han had already resigned himself to becoming a concubine. If he lost this game again, he would still lose a lot of face, and he would not be able to accept the defeat.
The time is almost up, and the starting lineups of both sides have been handed over to the commentators.
"It seems that there is nothing special that needs attention. The starting players of both sides are similar to those in the first round." Zhe Katsuyuki glanced at the list and said.
However, Wang Yi noticed something and said: "It seems that the Lions have replaced a starting center. This player named Liu Wei should be starting for the first time."
After Wang Da heard the name, he thought about it and said: "Well, I have some impression of the name Liu Wei. He came on as a substitute in the warm-up match, and also in the last game, and in this game he directly served as a substitute.
The starting center comes on."
"The Wenyuan team's starting lineup has not changed much." Zhe Katsuyuki said, "I think the reason why Liu Wei can start has something to do with the formation adopted by the Lions."
This time, the Lions used a 352 formation system in the opening game.
Unlike the 442 and 433 formations, which peaked immediately after their appearance, the 352 formation finally ushered in glory after nearly 20 years of accumulation. After the 1982 World Cup in Spain, as FIFA officially announced the first World Cup in football history
In this technical report, people found that teams that can gain advantages in the midfield can often take advantage of the opportunity to win. This brand-new concept has completely subverted many head coaches' thinking about the formation on the field.
, people began to further shift their attention from the forward position to the midfielder. At that time, the mainstream formation in world football was still 4-4-2 parallel position. People believed that if four defenders were not piled up in the backcourt, they would be exposed in the game.
Too many gaps; however, Argentina’s victory in the 1986 World Cup made many football coaches realize the importance of abandoning a defender and replacing it with a midfielder. Since then, the 352 formation has gradually penetrated into various leagues in world football.
, and reached its heyday at the turn of the century. It is worth mentioning that the Roma team once won the Serie A championship with its 352 formation, and the Brazilian team with 3r also won the 2002 South Korea and Japan
It also successfully reached the top spot in the World Cup with its 352 formation.
When the 352 formation was first created, it was a parallel position. The composition of this lineup was a goalkeeper and three center backs in the defense, and the forward line included two forwards (usually one high and one high).
(fast), and the midfield position is composed of three central midfielders and two full midfielders. The 352 parallel position formation has a very high coverage rate for the midfielder, and at the same time, due to the presence of the two full midfielders, it can also be effective
It ensures the impact of the wing when attacking, and when defending, the two full midfielders can quickly return to the back line to become two full backs.
When the 352 parallel position was gradually eliminated due to defensive instability, the 352 double midfielder formation came into being. Compared with the 352 parallel position that resulted in a huge gap in the midfield and backcourt due to excessive pressure in the midfield,
position, the 352 double midfielder formation retains the two full midfielders while withdrawing the two central midfielders into double midfielders, while the only central midfielder further improves his position to become an attacking midfielder. Covering the area from the midfielder
From a three-dimensional perspective, the 352 double midfielder formation is indeed much stronger than the 352 parallel formation. Since there are two midfielders between the midfield and the backcourt, the 352 double midfielder formation does not worry too much about defensive counterattacks;
However, the shortcomings of the 352 double midfielder formation are also very obvious, that is, the sense of advancement in the midfield is much worse than the previous 352 parallel formation.
The 3-5-2 formation is a formation that attacks the center. We can see that in the 3-5-2 formation, most of the players are distributed in the middle of the court. From the middle and backcourt to the frontcourt, there are three center backs plus three
The midfielder and the two forwards are almost in the middle of the pitch.
In addition to the numerical advantage in the center, the 3-5-2 formation also has a more hierarchical personnel arrangement in the center. Usually, football formations are roughly divided into three lines: the back line, the midfield line, and the forward line.
But the 352 formation has 4 lines.
The difference between it and other formations is that in the midfield, the 3-5-2 formation has two lines in the midfield, while other formations have only one line in the midfield. This extra line can often be used by the 3-5-2
The formation creates advantages. The No. 8 single defensive midfielder in the 3-5-2 formation (as shown in the picture above), he cruises between the back line and the midfield line, and this area is often some parallel midfield formations (such as
Positions that cannot be taken care of by 442 parallel midfield, 343 formation, etc.).
Speaking of the shortcomings of the 3-5-2 formation and even the shortcomings of the 5-back formation, we have to mention the "peripheral space", especially the space on the flanks of the formation, which is extremely easy to be used by opponents. Because of the 3-5-2 formation
The team has accumulated a large number of troops in the center, so there are only two left and right wingers left on the wings for protection. When the team retreats to the half court for deep defense, it is impossible for the wingers to take risks at this time.
Go up top, so there is a lot of space on the flanks of the 3-5-2 formation, and the opponent can take advantage of this to maneuver left and right in the 3-5-2 formation to find a breakthrough.
From the overall perspective of the 3-5-2 formation, its inherent flaw is that the left and right wings of the formation are exposed to huge gaps. From an individual unit perspective, the single defensive midfielder in the 3-5-2 formation is undoubtedly the most important.
Weak link. The new and improved 3-5-2 formation has only one deep-lying defensive midfielder in the midfield, and the areas on both sides of the defensive midfielder's midfielder are also areas where opponents focus on attacking.
As the last barrier in front of the three central defenders, he must not only have sufficient defensive ability, but also have a strong ability to organize offense. If a very good defensive midfielder cannot be selected for this position, then the team's
Both offense and defense will be limited.
Since the 3-5-2 formation has strong control in the midfield, it usually attacks from the backcourt and will not easily choose long passes or defensive counterattacks. The 3-5-2 formation mainly focuses on controlling the situation and attacking.
Mainly. The attack is launched from the backcourt, which requires the players in the midfield and backfield to have certain passing skills and ball protection ability. Only by passing the ball back and forth in the midfield and backfield, and gradually penetrating, can the players in the midfield and frontcourt be able to pass the ball back and forth.
The numerical advantage is fully utilized.
The distance between the three central defenders should be kept reasonable and as wide as possible, and a certain ability to protect the ball is also required.
The three central defenders in the 3-5-2 formation can be said to be the most critical part of this formation. Because they not only determine how the team's offense should be launched, but also affect the mutual protection and support of the team's defense. When
When our side attacks from the backcourt, the three central defenders need to spread out quickly to make good use of the width of the court.
The left central defender and the right central defender need to have a certain ability to dribble and protect the ball, and the ball from the back must also be accurate. Because when they spread out to the wings, there is no one behind them when they receive the pass from their teammates, and they must be like this
Keep possession of the ball under certain conditions. If there is no suitable passing route or the pass is too slow, it is easy for the opponent to catch the flaw.
The midfielder needs a certain amount of organizational connection ability
The defensive midfielder, who is located deep in the midfield where the opponent's marking is relatively weak, is responsible for organizing the attack through accurate passing. Former Juventus player Pirlo is a role model in this position. This position not only requires players to possess
Participating in defense, actively running on the field and other abilities that have little to do with personal skills. More importantly, it is necessary to maintain a broad vision, grasp the situation on the field at all times during the game, and adjust one's position.
From the perspective of functional attributes, the offensive attributes of the full-backs are stronger than those of the full-backs, while the defensive abilities of the full-backs are stronger than those of the full-backs.
The two full midfielders in the 3-5-2 formation sometimes do not need to attack too much, but stand conservatively on both sides of the midfielder to protect the midfielder and avoid counterattacks after the opponent steals the ball.
An empty half-court situation occurs. If you press forward blindly and are intercepted by your opponent, you will only have one defensive midfielder and three central defenders behind you. A total of 4 players will defend, and the defensive force will be stretched. Therefore, 3-5
The wide midfielders in the -2 formation do not need to risk participating in the attack every time, so the coach needs to choose full backs who are good at attacking to play as wide midfielders.
The range of activities of the front midfielder in the 3-5-2 formation is relatively wide. When the team organizes the ball from back to front, the front midfielder sometimes needs to retreat to help the back midfielder players organize. When attacking in the frontcourt position, the front midfielder will move forward.
The midfielder must also seize the opportunity to come to the wing to cooperate with the wide midfielder and forward players and finally send a cross into the penalty area.
"Can be on either side or in the middle, can be in front or behind." This sentence is perfect to describe Manchester City star De Bruyne. He can play any position in the midfield and frontcourt, and the attributes of the frontcourt are also exactly 3-5.
-The best candidate for the attacking midfielder position in the -2 formation. When the defensive midfielder needs support, De Bruyne can retreat and use his long passing footwork to solve the team's difficulty in sorting out the ball in the backcourt. At the same time, De Bruyne and the central midfielder
Side activities have a certain degree of lethality.
The difference from the 4-back system is that in the 5-back system, the two wing-backs on the left and right can greatly press the attack, so that there are enough people on the offensive end and a strong sense of hierarchy. On the defensive end,
, the 5-back system has its natural disadvantages: huge gaps are often exposed on the outer flanks of the team's formation and can be exploited by opponents.
Liu Wei, the starter, is in the center position. At the same time, the two midfielders who performed well in the previous game moved back to the defensive midfielder position.
It seems that the Lions are going to make a fuss in the midfield, and Cao You knows very well that if he wants to win this game, he must limit the ability of Xuchang, the core center.
On the other hand, their opponent Wenyuan team chose a formation that remains unchanged in response to ever-changing changes, 442.
The 4-4-2 formation is composed of a goalkeeper, four defenders, four midfielders and two forwards. The defensive line includes two center backs and two full-backs. A similar pattern is used in the midfield,
Including midfielders and wide midfielders (sometimes called wingers). The offensive line of 4-4-2 is two forwards. The advantage of 442 is that the team can cover the entire width of the pitch in defense and attack.
When defending, the four defenders and four midfielders can cover the entire width of the court through overall movement and block the opponent's offensive line. At the same time, the eight defenders (4 midfielders & 4 defenders) and the goalkeeper work closely to block each other.
space, preventing the opponent from penetrating the defense. In addition, if a forward recovers into the midfield, he and the other four midfielders will fully compress the entire midfield space, leaving no room for the opponent to play, which may also create
Opportunities for counterattacks. The formation also provides the option of breaking through from the wings by shifting the point of attack. The midfielders (wingers) on the wings can position further forward on the wings because they are supported by two midfielders behind them.
Cover and pass. And the full-backs can add assists to create a 2v1 advantage on the wing. Even so, the defense still has three defenders, plus a defensive midfielder. If the ball is lost, they can provide security in front of the defense.
.The 4-4-2 formation has a clear division of responsibilities.
If you compare 4-4-2 with 4-2-3-1, you will find that the division of labor in 4-2-3-1 is more complicated than that of 4-4-2, such as the two behind
What is the difference between the midfielder and the three forward midfielders? What is the role of the three midfielders when establishing with a single striker? Is the midfielder spread out or tightened in the center? If it is combined with other players
It's complicated to connect, and roles and responsibilities must be clearly defined if you want to be successful.
Of course, 442 also has some limitations: all midfielders must participate in offense and defense, so midfielders are required to be both offensive and defensive, capable of attacking, retreating and defending. In contrast, 4-2-3-1 has two
Defensive midfielders, although they also have a small amount of offensive duties, are mainly defensive. The two midfielders must maintain communication at all times and have good discipline. If both of them participate in the attack at the same time, the center will inevitably be empty. Once
Losing the ball is equivalent to giving up our midfield center. Therefore, the two of them must communicate in real time to maintain a tacit understanding. One person must advance forward to attack, and the other must delay and defend. On the one hand, it provides protection, and on the other hand, it provides a backward pass.
The choice. The three lines (defensive line, midfield line and offensive line) are clearly distinct, which means that there must be a gap between the two lines, which is equivalent to giving the opponent the opportunity to occupy space and penetrate the defense line to move forward, and once the opponent is attacked
If you wear it, four players will be left behind immediately, which is very dangerous.
If the 4-4-2 formation stipulates that the responsibility of the wingers is to create opportunities from the wide, then the team must move forward into the opponent's backcourt, otherwise there will be a situation where two forwards face three or more defenders.
Forget about the goalkeeper, and it also requires the winger to pass the ball accurately to find the forward. If it is 4-3-3, there will be at least one more forward. Even if 4-2-3-1 only has one forward, there are three attacking midfielders.
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Because compared with 442, the advantage of 352 is in the midfield, which is 5 against 4. Its disadvantage is in the backcourt, that is, there is a large gap between the center back and the full back (i.e., the ribs), which is easy to be exploited by the opponent.
The four defenders of 442 are parallel and use zone defense. Each one has a piece of ground and there is no obvious gap. If our two forwards dig into the opponent's ribs during the attack, they will attract the opponent's central defender to mark out.
And its deep-lying central defender can only move in the direction of the ball. At this time, the midfielder passes the ball in the opposite direction and hits the side where the opponent's deep-lying central defender has no protection. Our forward can form a one-on-one situation. Especially in this situation.
The moment our side switches from defense to attack, the opponent's left and right full-backs cannot retreat in time. At this time, if the two forwards resolutely dig into the open ribs, it is easy to create an opportunity. The forwards should not insert forward, but in the opposite direction. This
The details are the same as what Horton emphasized. Because they penetrated along the way, the two forwards attracted the opponent's three defenders together, without having the effect of widening the distance between them.
Why play the side of 352? Because another advantage of 442 over 352 is on the side. The side of 442 is a full-back and a full-back, two people; 352 is a full-back, who can attack, retreat or defend. That is
Say, on the wing, 442 versus 352 can create a 2-on-1 opportunity. Once a breakthrough is made, we can take advantage of our header by making a pass from the bottom or a 45-degree lob.
The 442 formation used by Wenyuan team today is actually a diamond midfield formation.
The 442 double midfielder formation is the most common offensive method. Many excellent head coaches have further developed more diversified playing styles after conducting in-depth research on this formation. The most typical representative is the wide midfielder.
A clever change of position "from side to center" in the offense. As shown in the picture above, when the double midfielders hold the ball in a relatively deep position, they will inevitably attract the opponent's midfielder. The premise is that two people must take the position.
The full-backs who were originally on the wing do not have to be too rigid about pushing forward from the wing. They can take advantage of the opponent's midfield pressure and move from the wing to the back of the opponent's midfield to respond. At this time, the full-backs can completely act as full-backs.
By further advancing from the wing, the passing point of the midfielder suddenly opens up. Whether it is passing to the full-back in the center or to the full-back advancing from the wing, it can effectively ensure that the ball is in the midfield.
The success rate of transition. Although the double midfielder formation can effectively ensure the stability of the team's combination of offense and defense, some head coaches of mid-to-lower teams have discovered after many experiments that such a formation has a negative impact on the players' on-the-spot running changes or changes in position.
The requirements are too strict. If the two wide midfielders cannot get close to catch the ball to a certain extent during the forward penetration, it will be difficult to truly break through the opponent's defensive third zone just relying on the forward penetration of the wide players. Then.
With the in-depth research of the head coaches, a new 4-4-2 formation that is considered to be "a true balance of offense and defense" gradually emerged on the stage. This formation is the 4-4-2 diamond midfield formation that has a huge inspiration for modern football.
The so-called diamond midfielder refers to four midfielders spread out in a diamond shape. Among them, the one in the center is a central midfielder, and the one in the deep position is a midfielder who is mainly responsible for defense.
On both sides are the left midfielder and the right midfielder. The four-man formation has reached the level of "each performing his own duties" that many football coaches strive for: the midfielder does not need to be overly involved in the offense, and only needs to have certain long-passing skills.
; The central midfielder fully participates in the attack and provides the first interception when transitioning from offense to defense; the two full midfielders act as wingers to insert into the opponent's defensive hinterland when attacking, and return to the full-back position to assist as much as possible when defending.
The defense line expands the horizontal interception area. In this formation, the four midfielders do not need to think too much about how to maximize their effectiveness, because there are dedicated people to control both the defensive and offensive ends. All the players need to do is to use their own
As soon as this leading idea was put forward, it immediately aroused the love of many mid-to-lower team head coaches. They did not need to struggle with the rigor of players in a certain position like the previous 442 formation.
As soon as the 442 diamond midfield formation was proposed, it was enthusiastically welcomed by many middle and lower-tier team coaches. However, this does not mean that this formation is perfectly suitable for mid- and lower-tier teams. On the contrary, the 442 diamond midfield formation has been developed to this day.
Gradually, the "commoner formation" at the beginning of its birth has faded away, and has gradually become an "aristocratic formation" that only wealthy clubs have the capital to use. Why has the 442 diamond midfield formation experienced such a huge change in its audience during its development? The reason?
It is also very simple, that is, the head coach at the time did not have a deep enough understanding of the diamond midfielder. With the frequent use of this formation, one of the limitations of the diamond midfielder gradually surfaced.
The so-called limitations have actually been considered to be a major advantage of the diamond midfielder when this formation was first born. This limitation is that the diamond midfielder is too "performing its own duties" when using it, and the 4 midfielders in the midfield position.
There is a lack of direct contact between the players during the game. Each player tends to stick to his own position and lacks the most emphasis on running and changing positions in the football world. Once the opponent uses the frequent running and changing of midfielders at a certain stage,
If the diamond-shaped midfield is divided as much as possible, the four-man midfielder, which originally lacks mutual response, will collapse one after another like dominoes.
No matter what, the formation is just an overall layout made by the coaches of both sides at the beginning. When the game begins, the real decision of the outcome will depend on the performance of the more than 20 players on both sides.
The referee team has already entered the field, and it is still Zhan Zhao, Bao Zheng and Gongsun Ce. It was the Wenyuan team that got the first offensive right in the first half, and the Lions naturally chose the direction of Shunguang.
"It's really a game worthy of attention." Lu Yao thought to himself.
