So much of 'possession football' today is about creating overloads in possession in order to progress the ball into attacking areas. In this week's MSC Breakdown, we take a look at ways in which you can create that overload with rotations and movement. The example we will use is a 4-3-3 system, so creating a box midfield will provide that 'plus one' centrally. The benefits of a central overload include the ability to create a numerical advantage in a central area of the pitch and also build a structure underneath the ball to prevent counter-attacks.
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Below are the rotation details shared in the breakdown:
Option 1: Invert Full-Back
Goalkeeper starts with the ball and team is set in traditional shape
Full-back moves inside and #6 moves across to create space to create double pivot
Strong side center back moves across to vacated space
Weak side full-back drops in alongside center backs to create back three
Short pass from goalkeeper triggers opposition press and blue team can now combine centrally to progress possession into the final third
Option 2: Rotation High
Goalkeeper starts with the ball and team is set in a traditional shape
Wide attacker (7/11) drops in alongside #6 with supporting full-back taking their space higher
#6 moves across to create space
Attacking midfielder and wide attacker on the weak side also rotate to unbalance defensive marking system
As possession starts, full-back moves into an attacking position and arrives as an option in the final third
Option 3: Rotation from High to Low
Goalkeeper starts with the ball and team is set in a traditional shape
Center forward drops deeper, in between two attacking midfielders
Wide attackers (7/11) move to the inside channels to position themselves between center back and full-backs
Full-backs go higher so that the opposition back four are limited in the opportunities to step out and support their midfielders
Passing lanes should open with the extra number in midfield and the blue team also have numbers in the final third to create opportunities
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