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3-2-2-3 FORMATION [1 record]

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Record 1 2014-01-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Soccer (Europe: Football)
CONT

The W-M formation consisted of a shallow W (the peak in the centre of the W is a short one) and a deep M (the trough in M is a deep one). This entails three defenders who keep close to the goalkeeper during defending, and spread out to prevent a long ball counter attack, when the team attacked.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Soccer (Europe : football)
CONT

Le 3-2-2-3 est considéré comme le premier véritable système de jeu du football moderne. Il est né dans les années 20 en Angleterre, à Arsenal pour être précis, sous l'impulsion de l'entraîneur de l'époque, Herbert Chapman.

Spanish

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