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

2024 ж. 13 Мам.
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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

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    @lukebrownbill9284@lukebrownbill92842 жыл бұрын
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      @tomloftus3236@tomloftus32362 жыл бұрын
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      @willysalas-ee5mt@willysalas-ee5mt Жыл бұрын
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      @mooeminou@mooeminou Жыл бұрын
  • 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.

    @TomKaren94@TomKaren94 Жыл бұрын
    • By the 4th defender sweeper do you mean the libero?

      @iamrahim10@iamrahim10 Жыл бұрын
    • Shut up

      @peterparker1620@peterparker1620 Жыл бұрын
    • Yep, the sweeper...sometimes still used today!

      @andyjordan7588@andyjordan758810 ай бұрын
    • nicely done.. I did some boys coaching and although we scored plenty I never really built a strong defensive counter. Those boys had plenty of skill and heart sadly washout a defense I let them down.

      @anthonymorales842@anthonymorales8429 ай бұрын
    • Hello Palace fan

      @ay613@ay6138 ай бұрын
  • 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.

    @gooner9038@gooner90382 жыл бұрын
    • Thanks man appreciate it

      @FootballMeta@FootballMeta2 жыл бұрын
    • They started a new channel called Tifo IRL where they get into this kind of stuff too…….this channel and theirs are my favorites rn

      @Kakhsa@Kakhsa2 жыл бұрын
    • @@Kakhsa Thanks for the heads-up. I'll be heading over there, too.

      @gooner9038@gooner90382 жыл бұрын
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      @gooner9038@gooner90382 жыл бұрын
    • Have u checked out Football Made Simple?

      @mykezza@mykezza2 жыл бұрын
  • 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!

    @savvasontourmedia@savvasontourmedia Жыл бұрын
    • Thanks man, appreciate it 🙌🏻

      @FootballMeta@FootballMeta Жыл бұрын
  • 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!

    @andyjordan7588@andyjordan758810 ай бұрын
    • Simple yes but you need great players to make it shine

      @fan2hd277@fan2hd2777 ай бұрын
  • This channel is very underrated. Keep up the good work 👍🏽

    @haitiankid9456@haitiankid94563 жыл бұрын
    • Thank you!

      @FootballMeta@FootballMeta3 жыл бұрын
    • @@FootballMeta np. Also fyi barca has been playing in more of a 343 lately with de Jong as a libero and messi+dembele+griezmann upfront

      @haitiankid9456@haitiankid94563 жыл бұрын
  • Got a lot of questions in my head prior to watching the video. You've answer them all in this awesome and informative video. Definitely deserved more subs! Keep it up!

    @naksamath8045@naksamath80452 жыл бұрын
  • 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.

    @michaellyga4726@michaellyga47263 жыл бұрын
    • Thank you! Yeah for sure I'll be updating this playlist shortly. The 4-4-2 does seem to be making a comeback as well, some big teams in Europe are doing quite well with it

      @FootballMeta@FootballMeta3 жыл бұрын
    • I’m not a huge fan of the 4-4-2. I lite to have lots of mids and 2 strikers sort of hinders that. I prefer the 4-5-1 (or 4-3-3 however you look at it) or the 3-6-1 (or 3-4-3). In a fifa manager mode I though of a 2-7-1. That’s the type of person I am.

      @zay7905@zay79052 жыл бұрын
    • 4-1-4-1 is the best , Leeds❤️

      @Alexa-dt8fm@Alexa-dt8fm2 жыл бұрын
    • 442 evolution is 42222, they do set dis a lot in bundesliga.

      @whistlingwind4403@whistlingwind44032 жыл бұрын
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      @nofurtherwest3474@nofurtherwest34742 жыл бұрын
  • I see so many tactics channels, but there is this easily digestible depth to your explanations. Great visuals. Very very good work, sir.

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    @itsryanlowe@itsryanlowe2 жыл бұрын
  • 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.)

    @discountbalaclava7962@discountbalaclava7962 Жыл бұрын
  • Great review. I'm playing football manager and sometimes I get confused with the roles I should give to my players but you made it all clear to me. Thumbs up my guy

    @frankngassa9286@frankngassa928611 ай бұрын
  • 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!

    @mattevans7523@mattevans75232 жыл бұрын
    • Thanks man!

      @FootballMeta@FootballMeta2 жыл бұрын
  • Thank so much for making informative and high quality videos! You're very underrated but remember the people who use the info in the videos are extremely grateful for you.

    @flammablegasss9678@flammablegasss96789 ай бұрын
  • Excellent description of roles, thanks man I'm learning a lot please create more content explaining other formations as well👏👏

    @wisemandivasi3990@wisemandivasi39902 жыл бұрын
  • Just discovered this channel now and already one of my favorite tactics channels. Keep bringing these great videos!

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      @tapasmishra3737@tapasmishra37372 жыл бұрын
  • The team I play for plays this formation and everything you said was spot on. Really helpful and great video.

    @tobinowen5441@tobinowen54412 жыл бұрын
  • Can you please make a video of Cruyff's 343 diamond system... thanks

    @nnamdiemmanuel5090@nnamdiemmanuel50903 жыл бұрын
  • 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.

    @LancePuns@LancePuns2 жыл бұрын
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      @krazymeanie@krazymeanie Жыл бұрын
  • Brother, I loved this video and explanation of the scenarios. I coach, and I will be rewatching this more. Great value in the content. Thank you so much for putting this together!

    @skidmore15@skidmore15 Жыл бұрын
  • 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.

    @lpickerill82@lpickerill822 жыл бұрын
    • Yup I’m learning that especially if you don’t have depth of top quality players or gaps in levels have to play to your strengths with the right formation

      @franchizetheartist@franchizetheartist2 жыл бұрын
    • Yes. pox on all cherry-picking forwards.! Lol j/k... well mostly j/k

      @antonioredd8292@antonioredd82922 жыл бұрын
    • Personally had a bit of an opposite problem with the 4231, where the attacking and defensive mids would both stay too "literal" to their named roles and leave a big gab between them, both ruining our build up and leaving us with vulnerable spaces in opposite possession... Meanwhile it then worked much better as a set 433, as the three centre mids were much more focused on their roles as actual "midfielders" and the attacking wings knowing they also needed to support the perimeter defense whenever the opponent attacked on their side.. As another benefit, in the 433 the CF/"9" was supported better in our attack than it was playing as a 4231... Strange enough, as they are fairly similar systems, but I guess it ultimately always comes down to the individual players and their understanding/interpretation of the roles that they're given 🤷🏻‍♂️

      @inst4rmin.x4_onYT@inst4rmin.x4_onYT Жыл бұрын
    • @ChristopherAgum@ChristopherAgum13 күн бұрын
  • Incredible video. A complex subject explained in a very simple way but covering everything involved...Very good and thanks for the video.

    @paulovieira9646@paulovieira96462 жыл бұрын
  • Really great video! Thanks for the thorough explanation of the 4-3-3.

    @jaygreen9647@jaygreen96472 жыл бұрын
  • Great video. I have used this for years with my high school and club team to score a high number of goals each season. We are utilizing It now with my Girls premier U18 team. We scored 12 goals in our first 3 matches and only had 4 against. The team that score more than the other guys always wins!

    @scottsmith536@scottsmith5362 жыл бұрын
  • Griezmann as target man at barca gave me a good chuckle. Nice try bro. That really worked out well!

    @eric108@eric1082 жыл бұрын
  • That's call real content. I like how this guy explained pretty well using animation. That's pretty informative and useful. Thanks

    @Niftymatrix@Niftymatrix2 жыл бұрын
  • "A goal is a goal no matter which side" Harry Maguire

    @Dexcelo@Dexcelo Жыл бұрын
    • 🤣

      @gk1841@gk1841 Жыл бұрын
  • Great job explaining each individual players duties, my daughters team plays this formation and I’m sure this video will help her and her teammates learn the game that much more! Thanks again.

    @RezHardHitter23@RezHardHitter2311 ай бұрын
  • Bro you are doing great work... It's a shame to see so much less subscribers on your channel and less likes on your videos but mate keep doing your good work, we will support you and hope in future you will get much more appreciation for your great work 😍

    @azpi4975@azpi49753 жыл бұрын
    • Thanks man, we'll get there one day! The channel is growing nicely thanks to everyone's support

      @FootballMeta@FootballMeta3 жыл бұрын
  • Thanks for your videos, it's hard to find anyone else who explains tactics, keep making content and good luck

    @kaigorodaki@kaigorodaki Жыл бұрын
  • Good video. I have to say I was a fan of the 3-5-2 formation, for its flexibility and fluidity, you have to look at balance and as I like to have that and wingers, thjis seems to win the day.Not withstanding that England, to add to the list of teams you mention won a worldcup with this 4 3 3, it kind of speaks for itself. I enjoyed it and have subscribed to your channel

    @DaveHayesTV@DaveHayesTV2 жыл бұрын
  • thanks for your content bro, you definitely know what you're talking about. Cheers mate

    @exiletwiiztyt4883@exiletwiiztyt48832 жыл бұрын
  • Amen! I’ve been coaching for 15 years and I love this channel!

    @jasonbennett5914@jasonbennett5914 Жыл бұрын
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    @robertcalinescu7750@robertcalinescu77502 жыл бұрын
  • 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.

    @petehanmiley@petehanmiley Жыл бұрын
  • I´ve been looking for a video like this for years. Thank you so much

    @danielniko8671@danielniko86712 жыл бұрын
  • Brilliant work mate💯

    @shaankumar3061@shaankumar30612 жыл бұрын
  • Well done! Thanks for the overview of the 4.3.3!

    @davidroper8666@davidroper86666 ай бұрын
  • Fantastic video. It was just what I needed to understand for formation. Thanks!

    @mongo1980@mongo19802 жыл бұрын
  • This is the best channel that I have come across. Thanks brother for making it easy to understand these formations.

    @shruti3746@shruti3746 Жыл бұрын
  • Just came across your channel, this is the first video I've came across. Love how detailed and in depth you go! I really love the tactical and analysis side of the game and this is just what I'm looking for. Cause I know my tactics and it's good to share my own mind with your videos and compare views it's great! Keep It up 👍👊 just subbed

    @tomloftus3236@tomloftus32362 жыл бұрын
    • Thanks man appreciate it 🙌🏻

      @FootballMeta@FootballMeta2 жыл бұрын
  • why am I only finding this now well explained with examples as well been looking for this type of content you got a new sub

    @scksupercrazykid8806@scksupercrazykid8806 Жыл бұрын
  • This is amazing. Thank you so much 👌

    @balkanske.pjesme26@balkanske.pjesme262 жыл бұрын
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    @mueedulislam3118@mueedulislam31189 ай бұрын
  • Me and my team just won our first match of the season using the 433 formation. We thought we performed better with the 442 formation but nothing could be further from the truth. We were explicitly told to keep the midfielders close to each other, and it worked wonders.

    @brianj7204@brianj7204 Жыл бұрын
  • My team plays this a lot, thanks for making this video, it helped me a lot!

    @stas1071@stas10712 жыл бұрын
  • Please do 3-4-3 Diamond. Like Johan Cruyff’s Barcelona. Thanks!

    @veerapatsuksomjit@veerapatsuksomjit2 жыл бұрын
    • Thanks

      @negdeanely8217@negdeanely82172 жыл бұрын
    • Ah yes, please.

      @q.veyane5388@q.veyane53882 жыл бұрын
    • Football Made Simple did it

      @mykezza@mykezza2 жыл бұрын
  • After watching this video analysis, I now understand why Arteta's young Arsenal team is doing so good in EPL... Every detail u shared is being followed by Gunners, with inverted full backs to covering runs and wingers track backing for defensive duties... Wonderful!! ⚽ #COYG #ComeOnArsenal Thank u for this detailed breakdown.. Appreciate it!! 🙏👌

    @specialup5712@specialup5712 Жыл бұрын
  • Really great video. Our coach (USA) needs to watch this so he understands how the formation he wants to play should work, haha.

    @jasonw4944@jasonw49442 жыл бұрын
  • This is my first ever video from your channel, and I have paused the video at 2:14 to post this comment, and to hit the subscribe button! Love from India!

    @akshunyabharti1059@akshunyabharti10592 жыл бұрын
  • Love it . Going to try it with my team and see if it works !

    @peterbyaruhanga4256@peterbyaruhanga42569 ай бұрын
  • I learn a lot on this 4-3-3 today i hope to watch it over n over n ove again for more experience as incoming coach

    @abugreawinealoko2823@abugreawinealoko282310 ай бұрын
  • God damn, I just wanted to get better at FIFA and understand tactics more when watching games, I’ve looked everywhere and this was the most useful and simplest explanation I’ve come across. Subbed. Thank you for such quality 🙏🏽

    @Koncept_D@Koncept_D Жыл бұрын
  • One of the best explanation videos so far..you've earned a new sub

    @bjn1364@bjn13642 жыл бұрын
    • Mine too

      @bijanchampagne8908@bijanchampagne89082 жыл бұрын
  • 4-3-3 is a powerful formation, thanks for the better clarity I enjoyed it allot!

    @omogolonkwe6474@omogolonkwe64742 жыл бұрын
  • This is so enlightening and well detailed.

    @libertyodeogbeifun4170@libertyodeogbeifun41702 жыл бұрын
  • Very thorough and excellent analysis on 4-3-3!I will work as a head coach for the first time this year and find your channel and analysis very interesting!Keep up the good work! Ps one question where did you buy your tactical board?

    @NickLloris@NickLloris9 ай бұрын
  • you are genius man ! you got a new subscriber

    @kripalpatel7816@kripalpatel78162 жыл бұрын
  • 12:14 now I get why Klopp shouts at his wingers to track back constantly

    @shuvbhowmickbestin@shuvbhowmickbestin2 жыл бұрын
  • Well explained, Well done 👏. Thumbs up.

    @nebacourage2130@nebacourage21302 жыл бұрын
  • im from Brazil man, ure reaching far haha. preety good job man, keep working.

    @skroli@skroli3 жыл бұрын
  • I love your work it's insightful

    @joelmugisha8721@joelmugisha8721 Жыл бұрын
  • This is an astute explanation.... I just subscribed !!!

    @itunuagunsoye585@itunuagunsoye5852 жыл бұрын
  • Wow mate I love football and my favourite formation is 4-3-3 . I love the tactical side to the game👍🏼 good work mate

    @KrisKTBFFH@KrisKTBFFH2 жыл бұрын
  • Such an underrated channel. Deserves a million subscribers

    @saudalblaihed3925@saudalblaihed39252 жыл бұрын
  • Great content and best for me to learn more on the 4-3-3 formation.

    @galjiceremi8900@galjiceremi89002 жыл бұрын
  • Nice explanation along with visual effects👍👍

    @successmaharjan2906@successmaharjan29062 жыл бұрын
  • man your are doing some really good work there no one I have ever seen simplifies the formations like this please come up with other formations too um literally taking notes

    @zubairahangar5343@zubairahangar53432 жыл бұрын
    • Thanks man 🙌🏻

      @FootballMeta@FootballMeta2 жыл бұрын
  • great explanation, well done

    @thesoccercoaches@thesoccercoaches11 ай бұрын
  • Well done with the analysis

    @Nandoinamerica@Nandoinamerica2 жыл бұрын
  • Please make a video on how Italian managers like Conte, Allegri or others like Mourinho defend and form defensive layers to frustrate the opposition. Nice work!

    @adityashrivastava8498@adityashrivastava84982 жыл бұрын
  • Gorgeous post. 100% coherent

    @LibratorXFC@LibratorXFC Жыл бұрын
  • Thanks man awesome video!

    @tannerboy1991@tannerboy19912 жыл бұрын
  • Great works keep it up

    @wadibanda3607@wadibanda36072 жыл бұрын
  • you deserve a million subs

    @sangampokharel9780@sangampokharel97802 жыл бұрын
  • bro....i love this content...keep it up mate..

    @favouritechannel3704@favouritechannel37042 жыл бұрын
  • Very informative. Thank you

    @b_rob3318@b_rob3318 Жыл бұрын
  • Just discovered this channel and i think I just found what would make me excel in my coaching career

    @gideonjoe9621@gideonjoe96212 жыл бұрын
  • Showing real in game examples of what you’re talking about would put the icing on this wonderful cake of information

    @XxXK9@XxXK9 Жыл бұрын
    • Yeah I'm definitely going to add that into my future videos

      @FootballMeta@FootballMeta Жыл бұрын
  • Simple and clear❤️

    @levikonel3232@levikonel323210 ай бұрын
  • Great video … not too complex…. Very succinct. Keep up the great work ‼️⚽️ Maybe mark the disk with player positions so as the shape changes you can follow a little easier who is where & doing what. ✌🏼

    @Cptkarma6@Cptkarma62 жыл бұрын
    • Hey thanks that's a great suggestion 👍🏻

      @FootballMeta@FootballMeta2 жыл бұрын
  • Hi am new to this video and am very impressed by the way you explained the 433. This formation i use all the time playing fifa cuz its very dinamic and its well balanced and works really well in transitioning. Who knows one day i can see coaching as a career

    @nathancharles7043@nathancharles70432 жыл бұрын
    • Thank you mate 🙌🏻

      @FootballMeta@FootballMeta2 жыл бұрын
  • Thanks for this video...very informative ❤⚽️🙌👑☝

    @sg10official87@sg10official87 Жыл бұрын
  • Fantastic video, I will recommend it to all my players for the next season

    @sylvainvelaycoach@sylvainvelaycoach Жыл бұрын
  • Great videos, as a coach ,it made me a better tactician. Keep it up .

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  • Great content keep it up

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  • I love football but I didn't understand it that much with this channel I am learning a lot big ups

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  • This channel is Goated super informative

    @gerardomontoya433@gerardomontoya43322 күн бұрын
  • I love your contents ....this channnel is so underrated ...😔 Keep making football tactics videos mate. Love from North East India 🤩

    @veijalhinghaokip9903@veijalhinghaokip99032 жыл бұрын
  • Love these tactical videos

    @JB-kd9wg@JB-kd9wg3 жыл бұрын
    • Thanks man!

      @FootballMeta@FootballMeta3 жыл бұрын
  • Great channel. Keep it up.

    @lupungashula8451@lupungashula84513 жыл бұрын
  • Great explanation 👍🏽👍🏽

    @leonardtupamahu32@leonardtupamahu322 жыл бұрын
  • Phenomenal explanation

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  • Phenomenal explanation. I subbed

    @medad5716@medad57162 жыл бұрын
    • Thanks man 🙌🏻

      @FootballMeta@FootballMeta2 жыл бұрын
  • Amazing content 👍

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