Table of Counter Formations - What to use?

[dv8r]

@Playsmartpeople

I won 5-2 against the 4-2-2-2.. However the breakdown from the individual formations...

With the 4-5-1 V motivated, I won 4-0, changed to 3-1-4-1-1 in the 2nd half and lose 2-1 with that formation. So I think it's better for 4-5-1 V...

3-1-4-1-1 was dodgy, they had so many chances and possession bar was leaning towards opponent's favour.

[July Fourth]

@Playsmartpeople

I won 5-2 against the 4-2-2-2.. However the breakdown from the individual formations...

With the 4-5-1 V motivated, I won 4-0, changed to 3-1-4-1-1 in the 2nd half and lose 2-1 with that formation. So I think it's better for 4-5-1 V...

3-1-4-1-1 was dodgy, they had so many chances and possession bar was leaning towards opponent's favour.

I believe the 4-2-2-2 Hexagon is simply beaten by 4-4-2 classic.

[RedSeth]

4-2-2-2 hexagon is simply beaten by 4-4-2 classic. Tested and works perfect.

[July Fourth]

4-2-2-2 hexagon is simply beaten by 4-4-2 classic. Tested and works perfect.

4-2-2-2 Hexagon seems to get beat by any formation that has a flat 4 in midfield.

[piramidal]

@Playsmartpeople

I won 5-2 against the 4-2-2-2.. However the breakdown from the individual formations...

With the 4-5-1 V motivated, I won 4-0, changed to 3-1-4-1-1 in the 2nd half and lose 2-1 with that formation. So I think it's better for 4-5-1 V...

3-1-4-1-1 was dodgy, they had so many chances and possession bar was leaning towards opponent's favour.

hi there! which settings did you use on your 451V? i´m playing against a 4222 tomorrow and i could use all the help
thanks!

[uyfc]

Table of what formations can work to beat your opponents

To save lots of diagrams I have used Common Terminology to help describe the formations shown.

[tr]
[td]4-4-2 Classic[/td]
[td]4-1-2-1-2 Narrow Diamond, 4-5-1 V-Style, 3-2-2-2-1 Butterfly[/td]
[/tr]

Pardon me. Can you explain the detail about each counter formation?

4-1-2-1-2: I only understand the first 4 is DL-DC-DC-DR, and the last 2 is ST-ST.
4-5-1 V-Style??
3-2-2-2-1 Butterfly??

Most of my friends play 442 classic and I want to beat them

[dv8r]

Pardon me. Can you explain the detail about each counter formation?

4-1-2-1-2: I only understand the first 4 is DL-DC-DC-DR, and the last 2 is ST-ST.
4-5-1 V-Style??
3-2-2-2-1 Butterfly??

Most of my friends play 442 classic and I want to beat them

4-1-2-1-2 - DL, DC, DC, DR. DMC (in the middle), MC, MC, AMC (in the middle), and 2 strikers
4-5-1 V - DL, DC, DC, DR, DMC (in the middle), MC, MC, AML, AMR and 1 striker
3-2-2-2-1 butterfly - 3 DCs, DML, DMR, MC, MC, AML, AMR and 1 striker

[uyfc]

4-1-2-1-2 - DL, DC, DC, DR. DMC (in the middle), MC, MC, AMC (in the middle), and 2 strikers
4-5-1 V - DL, DC, DC, DR, DMC (in the middle), MC, MC, AML, AMR and 1 striker
3-2-2-2-1 butterfly - 3 DCs, DML, DMR, MC, MC, AML, AMR and 1 striker

Millions thank, dv8r

[Luskin Star]

July, I see you haven't got a counter for 4-3N-3 on the index page.

I use 4-1-4-1 to beat it with plenty of success. I motivate DR/DL, ML/MR & DCM. The 4-3-3 thread made me think about it & look up my notes.

[zidaldo]

There's a great counter formation for the 4 2 3W 1 tactic

As you can see :



This is not one of my match, it was a game in my league but i used to play 4-4-2 vs 4-3-2W-1 too and it alway works so well!!! For me it's probably one of the most efficient counter combination.

This 4-4-2 must be Defensive, attacking both flank, mixed passing, counter ON, no offside... with up arrows on MR and ML