Football Coach
Playing the 4-3-3 to 4-5-1 Transition
A Guide for Players
Cheltenham Town Ladies FC
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Contents
Introduction ............................................................................................................................................ 3
The Concept – History, pros and cons .................................................................................................... 4
4 3 3 – When we have the ball................................................................................................................ 6
4 3 3 – When we lose the ball ................................................................................................................. 9
4 5 1 – Winning Possession Back .......................................................................................................... 12
Conclusion ............................................................................................................................................. 15
Table of Figures
Figure 1 – 4 3 3 Shape with the GK in Possession ................................................................................... 6
Figure 2 – 4 3 3 Triangulation Options .................................................................................................... 8
Figure 3 – 4 3 3 Having Lost the Ball ....................................................................................................... 9
Figure 4 – 4 5 1 the Defensive Shape .................................................................................................... 10
Figure 5 – Centre Forward Presses and Midfield Supports .................................................................. 12
Figure 6 – Midfielder Moves to Press as the Ball Travels ..................................................................... 13
Figure 7 – Midfielder Steals the Ball ..................................................................................................... 13
Figure 8 –
A Guide for Players
Cheltenham Town Ladies FC
1
Contents
Introduction ............................................................................................................................................ 3
The Concept – History, pros and cons .................................................................................................... 4
4 3 3 – When we have the ball................................................................................................................ 6
4 3 3 – When we lose the ball ................................................................................................................. 9
4 5 1 – Winning Possession Back .......................................................................................................... 12
Conclusion ............................................................................................................................................. 15
Table of Figures
Figure 1 – 4 3 3 Shape with the GK in Possession ................................................................................... 6
Figure 2 – 4 3 3 Triangulation Options .................................................................................................... 8
Figure 3 – 4 3 3 Having Lost the Ball ....................................................................................................... 9
Figure 4 – 4 5 1 the Defensive Shape .................................................................................................... 10
Figure 5 – Centre Forward Presses and Midfield Supports .................................................................. 12
Figure 6 – Midfielder Moves to Press as the Ball Travels ..................................................................... 13
Figure 7 – Midfielder Steals the Ball ..................................................................................................... 13
Figure 8 –