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I coach an U14 boys teams. We have been fairly successful this season. In our last game we ran into a team playing a 1-2-1-2-1 with three large strong defenders and a quick strong and big center mid. We had alot of problems penetrating the back four. If we got by the center mid, the large backs would stop any advances quickly. We beat this team the first time we played them 5-3, and lost this last time 4-0. Since we are in a snowy climate we play indoors, on a turf pitch, half field 8v8. We also play a 1-2-1-2-1. We played the first half in this formation and were down 3-0. The second half we went to a 2-3-2, and only allowed one goal but didn't seem to have any more success at advances down the field. Our team was a lot smaller and less physical than they were. I asked the boys to go in harder on the 50-50's but it didn't seem to work. I think they were just intimidated by the other teams size.
I would like to know if anyone has any thoughts on how to effectively break down this formation, any weak points etc. We are a div 2 team but our technique is fairly decent. We can usually pass the ball around fairly effectively. Thanks, for any advice. Rod from Saskatoon, SK, Canada
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| Hi Coach Rod, I'm from England and the formation you have explained is not a common one here however I can see some possible weakness with it. If you have a good passing team you could consider a 3-1-2-1 as it will give many passing triangles through out the pitch and utilise wing backs focusing on getting the ball into wide positions. Once one of your wing backs crosses the halfway line the odds of braking down their defence increases and still leaves your team at least 3 on 3 at the back. Crosses into the box are key with this formation and the central midfielders will have to support the attacking play both in wide positions and in the box with an aim of at least drawing out one or two of the big defenders out wide. Any ball on the floor will take out the height issue in the box. Just my thoughts. Good Luck!!
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