![]() Various types of strikers can fulfil the forward role in the 4-3-1. The wide midfielders (LM and RM) can focus more on pouncing forward in transition, with the consolation that they have full-backs covering the wide defensive zones that may be exploited by the opponent. ![]() One of my favorite things about the lone front-man formation is the ability to incorporate width and pace. The CM is still essential to defense but performs his defensive duties higher up the pitch. Given they now have two center-backs behind, they can focus more on finding passing lanes for the wide players, and the lone frontman. ![]() The central midfield (CM) player can play a slightly different role here relative to the 3-3-2. The two center-backs are supposed to hold the back-line, while allowing the full-backs to alternate between attack and defense depending on the quality of the opposition, and the phase of play. The 4-3-1 allows teams to play with a back four, which is the standard for most teams in top tier football. It allows them to understand the importance of positional play in soccer, and the lessons from these can definitely be carried onto the adult version of the game (11 v 11). Studying the tactical set-ups in this version of the game is exciting, as it involves the transition of young players from free-ball footballers, to team footballers. The 9 v 9 game is primarily played in low-age leagues, U12 or U13. It is, however, worthwhile exploring the different set ups in the 9v9 formations. It is understandable from a general standpoint: there simply isn’t enough global wide-spread interest. ![]() The same level of scrutiny, however, is not applied to the 9 v 9 version of the game. Tons of analysis is done on 11 v 11 formations and how the positional set-up can sometimes grant an underhanded team advantage over a better opponent. Whether it is the age-old 4-4-2, or the Mourinho-esque 4-3-3, or the somewhat forgotten 5-3-2 with a sweeper sitting behind the two center-backs. All soccer fans are accustomed to popular formations in the classic 11 v 11 game. ![]()
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