Formation/Shape

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Formation determines the shape of the players and can be different depending on the phase of play.

• Out of Possession Shape
  • (Out of possession) Formations #5
• Pressing Shape
• Build-up Shape
• Attacking Shape

Out of Possession Shape

Out of possession positioning is determined by a combination of:

• Base position (e.g. (Out of possession) Formations #5)
• A marking scheme (e.g. zonal marking)
• The closest player to the ball attempting to apply pressure to win the ball back

Pressing Shape

Build-up Shape

Attacking Shape

Could use e.g. Positional Play to determine attacking shape.

• Is this the most common approach currently?
• What others exists?