| | This week I look at five of soccer's major formations. I take you through the 4-4-2, 4-3-3, 5-3-2, 4-5-1 and 4-2-3-1 formations and how to implement them. I'd also like to give a shout to my Facebook page where you can keep up to date with developments in the world game. | | Overview While the quality of player at a coach's disposal is the fundamental factor in how a team performs, which formation is played can also have a decisive influence on the course of a game... Read more | 4-4-2 The 4-4-2 formation is one of the most commonly used in the world game... Read more | 4-2-3-1 The 4-2-3-1 formation came to prominence in Spain in the 1990s and early 2000s and is now used by many teams throughout the world... Read more | Skills and Tactics Instructions on how to practice and develop individual skills for each position on the soccer field. This also includes guides for offensive and defensive gameplans, | | | | World Soccer Ads | | | | Featured Articles | | | | | More from About.com | | | | | | Top 10 Skin Myths How do you know the information and advice you get about your skin is true? Start with this article, which debunks some of the the most persistent myths out there. More>
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