Book Description

The purpose of this book is discussions on selecting a formation at midfield. Properties of 36 formations are overviewed. These 36 formations are derived from 3 and 4 DF players and 3 and 4 layers. Independent parameters constituting the formations are relative positions of the players and distances between the players. The relative positions decide functions of a formation. Also decided are basic concepts of the football tactics that can be applied in a formation for fast break. To quantitatively discuss length of a formation, a personal defense area is modeled. From estimation of the personal defense area, distances between the layers are suggested for the defense. Procedures for selecting a formation are also discussed. Contents Chapter 1 Introduction 1.1 The purpose of this book 1.2 The motivation on this book Chapter 2 Elements of the formations 2.1 Properties of the formations 2.2 Evaluations of the formations 2.3 Shape elements of the formations 2.4 Distances between the layers Chapter 3 How to select a formation 3.1 Priority on selecting a formation and movements of the players 3.2 Selection of a formation 3.3 Design of movements of the players in slow break 3.4 The compatibility of 3-layer and 4-layer formations 3.5 Implementation of the individual movement Chapter 4 Discussions 4.1 Why particular formations are applied? 4.2 Asymmetric formations 4.3 Numerical advantage or one-to-one? 4.4 Fine adjustment or Plan B 4.5 Middle- and long-shots against the defense 4.6 Mismatch Chapter 5 Summary