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Re: JUST DO ME'S GUIDE TO THE MANAGER

Postby justdome » 08 Oct 2011 14:40
Specific attack formations.

Somewhat easier to understand than General attack formations, this kind thrives in a focused defense and attack. Instead of using 7-9 players to fend-off any posible attack, it uses the least ammount of defenders and marked midfielders and uses the remaining players in the attack.

This is where "counter & deploy" comes into play.

Let's start off by saying that in order to consider an opposing player "covered" he needs to be marked by at least 2 players. Sometimes this isn't possible, but your goal is to have the number opposing players that aren't double+ marked to a minimum.

Here's an example using zonal marking.



-Let's say you want to counter 4-5-1 V (Left image). The first thing to consider is the number of strikers (RED). Since he's only using 1, you can use the minimum of 3 defenders (RED on the right image).

-Next come attack midfielders. He's using AML and AMR (ORANGE) so you know his attack will come from the flanks so you need to place a DL and DR to block them. The DL and DR will also provide coverage to the lone ST if needed.

- So far you've double marked the ST and single marked the AML/AMR, you need to double mark them. Since you are using zonal marking, you can place 2 DMC's (ORANGE on the right image) that will move left or right if needed.

- The MC's follow (Yellow). You already have 2 DMC's providing single cover, so you need to use 2 MC's of your own to double mark. And you are done! all the attackers and midfielders are double marked.

- Now comes the fun part, deploy your own attack: You only have 3 players left for attack and since 4-5-1 V doesn't have wing blockers or mid wingers the best thing to do is deploying attacking wingers (CYAN on the right image). This also means that you should use flank passing.

- Last, deploy your lone ST. If you notice, he's only marked by 2 of the 4 defenders, because your opponent's defense will split by double marking your AML/AMR -or- your ST, but not both.


Now an example using man-to-man marking.



The opponent is using "floating pyramid" formation and your defenders are fast and good markers so you decide to use man-on-man marking.

The process is very similar to that of zonal marking, but actually easier to deploy. All you have to do is "mirror" your opponent's attackers and midfielders and then deploy your opwn attackers in a way they are the least covered possible.

- So you are against a ST (RED), use 3 defenders (RED). 2 AMC's(ORANGE), use 2 DMC's (ORANGE), 2 wingers and a MC (YELLOW) use 2 wingers and a MC (YELLOW). Spread your defenders into DL,DC,DR so they can provide extra coverage against the opposing wingers.

- You only have 2 players left so let's exploit the fact that the opponent isn't using a DMC (CYAN) and use an AMC (CYAN). This means that your attack should come from the middle, or possibly mixed if you motivate your wingers.

- Lastly, deploy your ST, which will only be marked by 2 of the 4 defenders.



5.1.1 Illegal formations.

While there are many possible formations in Top 11, not all of them are valid. This is what it's commonly refered as "illegal formations". The exact rules and consequences aren't publicly known, but it's generally accepted that if your formation is illegal, you'll be penalised with a heavy loss of ball possession. And while it's possible to win with one of said formations, it's not a common occurance.

In order for a formation to be legal it must have:

-At least 3 defenders.
-At least 1 striker.
-At least a player in each flank.
-A goalkeeper.

Here's 3 examples of common illegal formations:



No strikers..........................No wingers.....................Only 2 defenders.