The 4-3-3 Formation Tactics Explained | Formation Principles #3

The 4-3-3 has been one of the most popular formations in football for decades. Some of the biggest clubs in the World have dominated the global stage when using this formation, and thanks to some incredible managers, is still one of the most reliable formations in the modern game. In this video, we'll be taking a look at some of the main offensive and defensive advantages that this formation has.

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CHAPTERS:

00:00 Intro
00:56 Roles
04:35 Attack
09:05 Defence
11:13 Weaknesses
12:24 Conclusion

[lukebrownbill]

I feel bad when u said it was ur most requested suggestion with 2 comments because ur such an underrated channel and most kids nowadays just sit on their Xbox or PlayStation thinking they know a lot by playing Fifa

[TomKaren]

In 1980, I was coaching a U15 team. At that time, many here in the US were still learning the rudiments of the game. We were using the 4-3-3 but didn't really know it, as the fourth defender was the 'sweeper'.... remember those?

We languished midtable for several years until, after much thought, I put my best player at center half, changed the midfield to a triangle with the center up and the others back (as shown in the video), and changed the name of the center half to 'forward sweeper'. I encouraged the forward sweeper to 'underlap' the outside forwards when appropriate while keeping his defensive responsibilities in mind.
We destroyed nearly everyone we played over the next three years, with average skilled players on the pitch.

[gooner]

This is the single most useful tactics channel I know. I've been following Tifo forever, but they rarely get to the nuts-and-bolts of specific formations they way you do. I'll be coming here often.

[savvasontourmedia]

I'm working as a sports reporter and this is excellent work for us to understand better how the coaches use their formation. Thank you very much for all the important information! Keep up the good work!

[andyjordan]

I am a U18 coach using the 4-3-3 now. I played this in high-school back in the 80s and loved it. The 4-3-3 is very solid and simple for beginners with the many wonderful potentials explained terrifically in this video-thanks!

[lpickerill]

great talk. I have played a 4-2-3-1 and is very similar to the 4-3-3 . When you attack from a 4-2-3-1 in theory you would become a 4-3-3. Only different is when saying it as a 4-2-3-1 the wingers understand they have to go back and defend where as a 4-3-3 they might think they can stay up front. when choosing a formation you have to play to the strength of your players and not forcing them into doing that they are not good at.

[michaellyga]

Supremely underrated channel. You've got yourself a new subscriber.
I guess the natural next step is the 4-4-2. People call it outdated these days, but there's a simplistic beauty that can't be matched by anything else.

[mattevans]

I like how you provided examples of teams and players at each position. Now, I can watch those teams to see the formation in action. Also, great breakdown of the strengths and weaknesses. Fantastic Job!

[LancePuns]

This video is absolutely stellar. I usually know the basic ideas of a formation but struggle to properly articulate it whenever I'm talking. Not only that, but the USMNT, the national team I follow, employs this formation with the absence of a creator, and it always feels like a struggle to make chances in open play. Because of this, a lot of people are calling for Musah or Reyna to start in that position instead of on the wing, but we've yet to see Gregg Berhalter do anything of the sort.

You also made note of the biggest weakness of the USMNT this year - our transition from offense to defense is usually slow and dangerously so.

[ptptpt]

I see so many tactics channels, but there is this easily digestible depth to your explanations. Great visuals. Very very good work, sir.

[haitiankid]

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[petehanmiley]

I've played soccer all my life and ive never had a coach explain anything in detail like you have in this video. Absolutely so informative.

[Juju]

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[axles_and_delusions]

My academy has been trying to teach these principles to the players for a year with little to no results but you've explained then perfectly in under 15 minutes. I honestly wish we sometimes had strictly tactical training, as all weaknesses and setbacks you explained are what's keeping us from finishing top of the league. (we often finish 3rd or 4th due to individual games where we concede too many goals.)

[azpi]

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[itsryanlowe]

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[vitanaihin]

Just discovered this channel now and already one of my favorite tactics channels. Keep bringing these great videos!

[eric]

Griezmann as target man at barca gave me a good chuckle. Nice try bro. That really worked out well!

[akshunyabharti]

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[veerapatsuksomjit]

Please do 3-4-3 Diamond. Like Johan Cruyff’s Barcelona. Thanks!