Chapter 1: Tactical Strengths And Weaknesses Of The 3-5-2 Formation: the first chapter provides an analysis of the 3-5-2 system, with reference to the strengths and weaknesses in the attacking and defensive phases. Chapter 2: 3-5-2 Tactics Against Different Formations: The main part of the book (chapter 2) is focused on examining the 3-5-2 system against many different formations in both phases: - 4-4-2
- 4-2-3-1
- 4-3-3
- 4-3-1-2
- 3-5-2
- 3-4-3
For the attacking phase, 3 different situations are examined: - Overcoming the First Line of Pressing (Build-up Play from the Back)
- Moving the Ball in Between the Opposition’s Midfield and Defensive Lines
- Playing in Behind the Opposition’s Defensive Line
For the defensive phase, 2 different situations are examined: - Pressing and Defensive Organisation
- Organisation of the Defensive Line
Chapter 3: Training Session Examples: Finally, in the last chapter, we organise our 3-5-2 tactical practices into 8 specific training sessions: - Build-up Play from the Back
- Playing Through the Lines
- Switching Play
- Playing in Behind the Defensive Line
- Combined Movements of the 2 Forwards
- Transition from Attack to Defence
- Aggressive Pressing
- Organisation of the Defensive Line
Coach’s at all levels can use these practices with their team and adjust them according to the conditions they have (time, space, characteristics of the players etc.) 84 Tactical Game Situations and Solutions include: - Wide Centre Back’s Options to Play Through the Opposition’s Midfield when Pressed by the Opposing Winger
- The Wing Back Decides Whether to Play in Behind or Pass Inside Based on the Opposition’s Pressing
- Defensive Midfielder’s Options to Play Through the Opposition’s Midfield when Dribbling Through the Centre
- Central Midfielder’s Options to Play in Behind the Defensive Line After Receiving Between the Lines
- Wing Back Moves to Press the Opposing Full Back and the Central Midfielder Provides Cover
- The Winger’s Combination Play in the Final Third to Receive or Play in Behind
- Maintaining a Numerical Advantage at the Back and Defending the No.10 Against the 4-3-1-2
41 Practices & Variation including: - Build-up Play from the Back in a Dynamic 8 (+GK) v 6 Game
- Playing Through the Lines in an 8v8 Game with 6 Mini Goals
- Switching Play in a 3 Zone Conditioned Game with 4 Mini Goals
- Attacking Interplay, Playing the Final Pass and Timing Runs in Behind the Defensive Line
- Combined Movements of the 2 Forwards in a Passing Warm-up
- Fast Transition from Attack to Defence in a 3 Zone Conditioned Game
- Aggressive Pressing High Up the Pitch to Stop Build-up in a Dynamic Conditioned Game
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