How to Open Up the Center of the 4-2-3-1

Posted on June 3, 2013 by Michael Saif

By Stevie Grieve, Author of Coaching the 4-2-3-1, Coaching the 4-2-3-1 Advanced Tactics here  AND his new book, Beating the 4-2-3-1. This article is an excerpt from the chapter called “Exploiting the Central Midfield” from our new book, Beating the 4-2-3-1. Attacking the … Continue reading →

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Coaching the 4-2-3-1

Posted on March 25, 2013 by Michael Saif

[title color="red-vibrant" align="scmgccenter" font="arial" style="normal" size="scmgc-4em"]Discover How to Harness the Exciting 4-2-3-1 Formation and Replicate the Devastating Attacking Power of the World’s Most Successful Teams[/title]   If you’ve been looking for a way to coach your team how to play the 4-2-3-1, you’ve just … Continue reading →

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Coaching the 4-2-3-1

Posted on October 22, 2012 by Michael Saif

This article is an excerpt from our new best-selling book, Coaching the 4-2-3-1 by Stevie Grieve. The Blacks play 4-2-3-1 v the Yellow 4-2-3 formation. The Yellows play 9 v 10 and when they win possession, look to counter attack … Continue reading →

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Defending – Pressing and Covering

Posted on September 17, 2012 by Michael Saif

By Stevie Grieve, Author of Modern Soccer Tactics and Winning Soccer Tactics. This is a sneak peek at our soon to be released book, “Coaching the 4-2-3-1″.  Watch for our email newsletters and Facebook page for more info. Place 3 … Continue reading →

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How Xavi Changes Spains Formation Between a 4-3-3 to a 4-2-3-1

Posted on July 16, 2012 by Michael Saif

By Stevie Grieve, author of Modern Soccer Tactics Spain’s formation is a source of great debate and intrigue. Is it a 4-3-3? Is it a 4-3-3-0? Is it a 4-6-0? Is it a 4-2-3-1? Is it a 4-2-4-0? Is it … Continue reading →

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How Spain Played With a 4-2-3-1 to Win Euro 2012

Posted on July 9, 2012 by Michael Saif

By Wayne Harrison SPAIN PLAYING THE 4-2-3-1 AT THE EURO’S The starting position phase formation is approximately a 4-2-3-1; the attacking phase is 4-2-1-3 or 3-3-1-3; and the defending phase is a 4-4-1-1, so we have

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