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movement , and creativity ), across each sub-moment . In contrast , when out of possession the coach needs to decide how the team will apply the defensive principles ( delay , depth , concentration , balance , control / restraint ) to achieve a balanced and organized shape to restrict the opposition to certain parts of the pitch , to regain possession .
In the transition from attack to defence , the coach needs to decide which defensive principles the team will apply while disorganized to delay the attack to regain an organized shape . While , during the transition from defence to attack , the coach needs to decide if the team will attempt to exploit the opposition ’ s disorganized state through quick forward play or maintain and build possession . Finally , for set plays the coach needs to consider both defensive and attacking principles and how they set up to defend or attack each set play . The coach ’ s decisions in these moments and submoments will be gaged by the coach ’ s preferred styles of play and related strategies and tactics .
A style of play can be described as the team ’ s overall behaviour when attacking or defending to achieve the team ’ s game plan . The style of play imposed on a team is influenced by the coach ’ s views and ideas of the game , however , when designing a GM , it is vital for the coach to consider their current domain such as ; level , gender , and play capabilities . The game of soccer has too many variables to suggest a definitive style of play will guarantee success . However , research advocates that to increase the chance of success , an effective style of play employed by coaches enhances the players ’ characteristics and strengths , alongside considering the opposition ’ s styles , strategies , and tactics to the game . Therefore , when deciding upon a style of play both in and out of possession and transition they need to consider the player ’ s strengths and player profile . Furthermore , coaches need to consider several other game variables , such as home advantage , winning vs . development , or the type of match .
The terms ‘ system of play ’, ‘ structural organization ’, or ‘ formation ’ are all terms that refer to the spatial arrangement of the team ’ s players on the pitch . Positions are split into three tactical groupings or subsidiary units such as defenders , midfielders , and attackers . The different combinations of players in these set roles describe the different formations and are traditional methods of characterizing the teams ’ organization . For example , 1-4-3-3 includes , in principle , a goalkeeper , defending unit of four , a midfield unit of three , and an attacking unit of three . The static role representation demonstrates a team ’ s aspirations to play a more attacking or defensive strategy . However , recent research and match analysis have detected how systems change across the different moments and sub-moments of the game .
These in-game variations such as a team going from a 1-4-3-3 out of possession to a 1-3-2-3-2 will see player roles and responsibilities change significantly within the different moments and sub-moments of the game .
For coaches , when designing a GM , it is vital to
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