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Coaching: Formation: GK 2-3-3-2. Trick or treat ?  x25
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October 21, 2002 
Jools Autret
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This formation is a tricky one. The main problem or difficulty is the role of the double line in the middle. There is also an important question, are you going to use an offensive or defensive tactic?
GK
Line 1-
Line 2-
Line 3-
Line 4-
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| 2-3-3-2 - Diagram 1 |
Line 1 will have a defensive role but line 1 and line 2 will have to work together.
Line 2 have to be defensive and offensive as they have a role of support and distribution.
Line 3 will have to be more offensive; relying on line 2 to cover them.
Line 4; a pair of skilful and quick players, able to collect balls in whatever situation and able to run through the opponents’ lines to call for the ball.
As line 1 and 2 will have to work together, players will have to run a lot, towards the attack to give options or distribute the ball AND towards their defence to defend if there is a counter-attack.
I believe that players on line 2 are the key players in that kind of formation. They have a very important role and many responsibilities. Though they are on the same line on this figure, I would think it a bad idea to make them play as such. They CANNOT be on the same line, that would be too dangerous, and the one in the middle will have to retreat a bit. A diamond will then be possible between line 2 and line 3.
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| 2-3-3-2 - Diagram 2 |
Also, depending on the system you will adopt to mark players, your line 1 may be overwhelmed by the opponent. Therefore line 3 will have a role of slowing down options to allow line 1 and line 2 to mark attackers. Since the offside rule has been abolished, I have seen too many teams play the old rule of marking the player in front of it…To be behind your opponent may be dangerous, but I don’t think you leave him more chance to run with the ball behind you, rather, I believe that you can still slow him down in order for a partner to cover you…and don’t be to close to him, 1 yard is sufficient, in my opinion…but over 1 yard you will lose the battle if he gets the ball.
However, whatever the system you decide to implement, make sure everybody respects each other’s responsibilities and roles. Otherwise it will be disorganised and easy to beat.
Line 3 have also an interesting feature. Positioned as they are, one could believe they are midfielders, however, the right and left players are the one who will push forward, waiting for the two wings to call for the ball towards the side lines,
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| 2-3-3-2 - Diagram 3 |
and the main attacker will therefore be the player in the centre on line 3. Line 3 will always have to be in motion, with skilful players, able to drive the ball, able to pass it when convenient and adopt to the situation.
The two wings on line 4 must call for the ball towards the side lines, or the back line and make the ball go round the back in case they are stuck in the corner, they will also have to exchange positions, they cannot keep their half of the pitch or there won’t be any surprise for the defence. And remember that they are wings, hence their role to come from the centre to go towards the side line to then distribute it or get into the D to try to score or pass it inside it.
GK 2-3-3-2 is not an easy formation to play, it may be successful, two main conditions being : respect everybody’s rule and don’t let your partners down!
These are my ideas, I can understand others may not agree with me, if you have anything to add, please do.
Jools
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Juma
10-21-2002 4:57 pm
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Always open for new ideas. Nice work Jools!
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neil
10-22-2002 4:26 am
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2/3/3/2??
who marks who in your formation Jools, perhaps it could be teams of 5 pressing across the pitch?
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Jools
10-22-2002 11:09 am
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marking
Line 1 and 2 and 3 if they are pressed too much.
jools ;)
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alvin
10-22-2002 9:41 pm
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re: lines 2 and 3
The players in line 2 will have to be good at ball distribution and tackling; the central player in line 2 will have to be truly good in both ball distribution and tackling. He will have to decide precisely when he has to fall back near the D and coordinate with line 1.
The 3 players in line 3 will have to be physically very fit (and very quick). They need to be versatile as well since they are scheming, scoring (along with wingers) and even playing important defensive roles. The right and left players in line 3 should be quick to fall back the moment the attacking team is dispossessed. The central player in line 3 should exert pressure on the central defense area in order to try to prevent attacks from coming down the middle and even try to snatch the ball from the players in the central defense area.
The wingers have to be outstanding since they are not only trying to cut in from the wings or are trying to drag the defenders towards them (trying to create space for the 3 players from line 3 who are moving in) but they are also trying to penetrate the D and score goals. It may not be possible for the wingers to interchange positions frequently; they will have to settle for that every now and then. On the other hand, the central player in line 3 could be more versatile and try to interchange positions with either wing. The wings will not only exchange positions, but so shall the main player in line 3 with either one of the two wings occasionally (to bring in another surprise element in attack).
The two wings should try to tackle the two side backs and the main player in line 3 may attempt to handle the central defender (or defenders) in case of being dispossessed. Even if there has been an exchange of positions between the central player in line 3 and any of the outside forwards, the arrangement may remain this way.
This formation system does sound rather difficult to put into practise requiring huge reserves of stamina, especially for lines 3 and 4. In addition, both lines 3 and 4 will have to be very skilled. This system is only for a handful of teams. How about trying a variation on this system? The variation could be GK2-3-2-3 with the two players in line 3 playing the role of schemers and falling back to defend the moment the attackers are dispossessed. These two players will play slightly behind the main attacker (covering the left and right sides of the center forward) so as to facilitate their retreat in case the attacking team loses the ball to the defending team. In this case, the chief goal scoring players will be the 3 forwards and the penalty corner specialist (or specialists).
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Peter Munsing
11-02-2002 6:18 am
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Any drills to avoid system collapse?
Looks like a great idea. Is it better suited to certain types of teams--defensive, offensively strong? Do certain drills help keep it together rather than collapsing/pulling apart under attack from a team that has great passing and penetration skills?
Now we are in the indoor season would you modify?
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moltedo
11-05-2002 12:07 pm
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A very nice system, to which I can add a bit of interchange of positions in order to get the rivals more confused and not able to catch a player easyly.
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dee shaw
01-20-2003 3:37 am
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33311
please can you let me know exactly what role is what with the 3331 system, when should this system be used and when not.
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Jools
01-23-2003 2:36 pm
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13331
Hi all,
happy New Year 2003 to all of you.
Well...13331...that's a tricky one. To me such a formation is not a good idea, you're losing players, unless your aim is to defend. You'll have gaps between lines for sure. 3 at the back, in line with 3 in the middle in line with 3 without a definite role. Of course, you can put the players in triangles and diamonds...Even though that could be a good solution, I think players would have difficulties to get the ball and keep their position without taking the place of another...
But this is just a thought, I will work on it a bit more to let you know what I think.
Jools:p
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David
02-17-2003 12:29 pm
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I recently implemented the same formation in the team that I play in/coach. We had a problem whereby the midfield slowly got drawn either up or back, leaving a hole in the middle. The idea was to use a formation which filled the middle of the park more, without weakening the defense or attack too much, until such a time that the midfield players were aware/fit enough to play the midfield properly.
This article could be a help to our implementation!
Thanks
David
PS. I'll try and let you know how we get on!
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Heg
04-09-2003 3:43 am
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We currently play this system in our A Grade mens competition and it has been successful, all the system is that you don't play a center striker like in the 5 3 2 1 formation he drops out and plys a high centre half or a defensive center striker. The key to this formation is not to defend the whole field so that the middle man in line three can put pressure on the oppositions centre half when the ball is still in the opponets defensive 50yards thus creating turnovers and counter attacks. If he needs to push up the field the middle man in line two(the center-half) then picks up his opposite. You need to have a mid field that can hold onto the ball and that can go foward, and that are also able to link up well with the two strikers. The middle man if played right can always be played inbetween the lines of the oppositions defense by leading out of the middle of the field into unmarked space eg. the corners of the field.
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Maureen
08-10-2003 7:24 pm
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interested in finding more info on 2-3-2-3
Any idea where I can find more info. on the 2-3-2-3. I like it but need to know more. It seems to open the players eyes about their role in support and interchanging with they other.
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PJ
01-31-2004 2:09 pm
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Freewheeling attacking game
Any of my teams play a 4-3-2-1 system similar to the dutch soccer team in the 94 world cup. 2 central strikers and 2 extremely fast wingers who can drop back quickly, 2 playmakers and a holding central midfielder, 2 centre backs and a sweeper. Do it right and the opposition will be under so much pressure thyey won't get out of their own half. What do you think.
PJ
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Craig T
02-05-2004 3:59 pm
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Great Tactic
I am only 16 years old, but i have already created a few boys hockey teams around my school (we dont get tought compulsary!?). for the team that i play for, which is year 12, i play the 2-3-3-2 formation, it has been great!!! we have played 5 matches and won 3, drawn 1 and lost 1!! only 4 of us play for a team (Cannock). and all of the teams we played against have been playing for a long time whereas most of our player have been playing for a couple of months. Its a fantastic tactic and thanks for putting it up!!!
Thanks Craig T
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Billy
02-19-2004 6:48 am
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Off the ball movement by the forwards
Hi Jools,
Can you please give me some ideas about working with forwards and getting them to make off the ball runs and movement patterns so that the midfielders and defenders can pick them out with passes. I would like to develope an off the ball movement pattern with the 2 forwards up front and the midfielders. Can you suggest a number of drills that can help this exercise. Thanks.
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Jools
02-19-2004 12:13 pm
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Hi Billy
this is a good question, I will try to think about it, if you want me to send you the drills directly, give me your email and I'll be happy to help you with ideas I could have.
and please have a look at the article entitled "running off the ball"
you may find some good tips in it and that could help you to find some ideas.
Jools:p
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Billy
02-20-2004 9:55 am
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Running Off the Ball
Hi Jools,
Yes, can you please send the information to me directly at dominichill@hotmail.com. I did not quite understand where you said to look for the article on "running off the ball", is it in the info that you will send to me or is it posted already? Thanks for the help and look forward to your response.
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Billy
02-20-2004 10:11 am
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Off Ball Movement
Hi Jools,
I found the article that you suggested. Please still send me the info still upon your research as I am looking for something a little bit more advanced. Thanks.
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Jools
02-23-2004 1:14 pm
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Drills
Hi Billy,
I nedd a couple of days and I will send it to you, I am quite busy at the moment, but I have written down some stuff.
Jools:p
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Aditya
04-14-2004 10:38 pm
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Hey! Great system!! I play something smiliar with a junior team which I coach: But with one difference: 3-2-3-2! It is quite good system for a team isn't really up too mark in fitness! The 3 defence players plus the 2 defensive middfield player acctually never cross the middle of the field ... I don't know ... what do you think about this ???
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sam
08-24-2004 4:29 am
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half and full court press and systems of play.
Your article was very interesting. Do you have any other info on other maybe more basic systems of play. And could you advise on the best times to use a full and/or a half court press. Thanks
Sam
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Louise
09-07-2004 11:30 am
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No diagram with correct markings eg RB<LB
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Jess
11-29-2004 7:38 pm
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5-3-2-1
Hi. I play on a junior team and i find that 5-3-2-goalie works awesome. think of the forewards as a W. the wingers and centre stay up while the two inners come back a bit to help out the midfield. Has anybody else done that???
Jessie
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Toprodder
11-30-2004 3:43 pm
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2-5-3-GK
I currently coach a womens hockey team and we have had a 26 league game straight win run !!! using the above system. I only employ this system if the opposition play 2 forwards. I emply 2 man markers plus a sweeper at teh back, 5 in midfield in a "W" formation with the 2 x outside players playing as wingbacks (When we attack effectively I have 4 up front and 5 when defending). The 3 midfield players that are left when we are attacking have aholding role with the main pint of the W having amore advanced position. Works very well creatres good open attacking hockey, makes the press work easily and the oppo most of the time dont have a clue !!! and if anyone is wondering how to defend fromany formation the answer is very simple. PROTECT the centre areas of the pitch with your life and encourage the oppo to run down the wings with the use of your press, I find most teams love to run down the wings however when they reach the corners they then hit a brick wall mainly being the sideline and baseline and they are penned into the corner or the side of pitch only giving them a small area either 180 or 90 degress in distribution rather than 360 degrees than if they had possession in the centre. They easily come under pressure and give the ball back to you through bad distribution etc the you can counter attack..... People say its boring and doesn't work however last season we scored 96 and let in 11 during 18 league games and this season we have only let in 4 goals and scored 29 in 8 games... give it a try... be patient it is allways your teams best asset....
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Karen
05-11-2005 12:23 am
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2-3-3-2-g on right side
We have come up against a team using a version of 2-3-3-2 concentrating players on their right side of the fieldonly. It isis very congested and difficult to defend. Any ideas how to relieve our situation.
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