Formations Book

Academy - Footballizer

Park the Bus

Park the Bus

Parking the bus refers to a highly defensive style of play where a team positions most, if not all, of its players behind the ball to protect their goal.


VAR

VAR

VAR (Video Assistant Referee) protocol uses video review to help referees avoid major mistakes in key decisions like goals, penalties, red cards, and mistaken identity.


4-1-4-1 Formation

4-1-4-1 Formation

The 4-1-4-1 formation is a tactical football setup that features four defenders, one defensive midfielder, four midfielders, and one forward. This formation emphasizes a balance between defense and attack, with a strong midfield presence that can control the flow of the game and create scoring opportunities while maintaining defensive solidity.


Offside

Offside

In Football, if any part of a player's body, except their hands and arms, is on the opponent's side of the field and closer to the opponent's goal line than both the ball and the second-last opponent, they're in an offside position.


How to Choose Formations for Your Team

How to Choose Formations for Your Team

Learn how to decide on your team's tactics and formations when setting your squad for a football match.


Showdown

Showdown

A "showdown" in football refers to a crucial or decisive moment in a match, often occurring towards the end, where the outcome is uncertain and may heavily influence the final result.


Counter-Attack

Counter-Attack

A counter-attack is an offensive strategy employed in response to an opponent's attack in order to turn the defensive play into an attacking play and create scoring opportunities.


4-5-1 Formation

4-5-1 Formation

4-5-1 formation is well-known for its defensive strength and tactical discipline, as well as its strategic versatility in both the defensive and offensive plays.


4-1-2-3 Formation

4-1-2-3 Formation

4-1-2-3 formation, recognized for its dynamic and offensive nature, presents a strategic setup that combines defensive stability with a potent attacking force.


4-2-1-3 Formation

4-2-1-3 Formation

The 4-2-1-3 formation is commonly known for its attacking ability and tactical balance on the pitch.