The rulebook will feature some advice on team formations and strategies players might want to employ. I’ve been writing up a few words of advice and wanted to get your thoughts on what might work best. Please read and comment below!
Here’s what I’ve come up with so far:
The term ‘team formation’ describes how a team generally positions themselves on the pitch. Players tend not to rigidly stick to positions throughout a game; diagrams of team formations tend to show a snapshot of how players generally position themselves on the field.
In Counter Attack, YOU get to choose how to line-up your players and where to position them throughout the match. What follows on this page are a number of examples of team formations you might want to try out, alongside a brief description of their strengths and weaknesses.
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This formation is called a 442 because it features 4 defenders, 4 midfielders and 2 attackers. It is viewed as a solid team formation. The two attackers are supplemented by the wide midfielders and central midfielders. Teams employing a 442 might struggle if up against an opponent with more than 2 central midfielders.433 image
The 433 is favoured a lot in the modern game. 3 central midfielders can help a team win the battle in the middle of the pitch. Wide defenders can push forward to supplement the midfield when necessary. 3 attackers can trouble to opposition defence, but the team only has one central striker, so might find it difficult to create goalscoring opportunities if making a quick attack.532 image
In a 532, a team benefits from an additional defender. The two wide defenders often push forward to supplement the midfield and even the attack if they have a high pace attribute. Two central strikers can help generate goalscoring opportunities. This formation lacks width, so can be punished by opponents who seek to exploit that.343 image
A 343 is considered to be an an attacking system. A lot of responsibility rests on the shoulders of the wide midfielders, who must support the team in the centre and in defence. If your opponent launches a quick counter attack, your 3 defenders could find themselves outnumbered.There are no limits to how you might set-up your team. Play with only 1, or zero, defenders if you wish! The formations described above are merely there for reference. Experiment and see what you
There isn’t endless space in the rulebook, but please do let me know what you’d add/change from the above 🙂