Confused by the 4-2-3-1

[jessedutch]

There seems to be varing opinions on how to beat it, please help.

opponent's 4-2-3-1
. = ST=
AML=AMC=AMR
= MC = MC =
DL=DC=DC=DR

Different threads recommend a 4-4-2 classic or a wide diamond. Which should I use, or is there a better formation to countr with?

What options and arrows should I play?

I am rated just above my oppaonent, and I normally play a narrow diamond while having players for hex, V, and
4-3N-2W-1. Any use of ML/MR will require player out of position.

Any comments/help will be appreciated.

Jesse - EPiC FC

[RedSeth]

Check Table of Counter Formations.

[jessedutch]

Check Table of Counter Formations.

Hence the phrase "varing opinions." I did check the table (4-4-2), which I ran and lost 0-3.

Thank you for your contribution to this thread, but I would like someone, perhaps July Fourth, to comment on the original post with actual insight.

Jesse, EPiC FC

[Kyroshill]

Hence the phrase "varing opinions." I did check the table (4-4-2), which I ran and lost 0-3.

Thank you for your contribution to this thread, but I would like someone, perhaps July Fourth, to comment on the original post with actual insight.

Jesse, EPiC FC

Check the game stats.... there is some speculation that playing 2 or more player OOP results in an "illegal formation" penalty... if you had OOP players at ML and MR you may have incurred a 30% possession penalty....

If this is the case, then 4-4-2 definitely ain't for you!