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Antonio Conte's 3-5-2 is a system which I really like. It has become a really nice hybrid of defensively solid football with a potent attacking threat.
Below is a thread of Antonio Conte's 3-5-2 system across his Italy and Inter Milan sides
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Below is a thread of Antonio Conte's 3-5-2 system across his Italy and Inter Milan sides
@TacticalPad
RT's appreciated!
The 3-5-2 whilst in possession (Advantages and Disadvantages)
The 3-5-2 whilst out of possession (Advantages and Disadvantages)
The 3-5-2 vs a 4-4-2 (Building the attack from deep)
(1st Phase)
Diamond set-up in 1st phase
Creating a 4v2 overload
(1st Phase)
Diamond set-up in 1st phase Creating a 4v2 overload
3-5-2 vs 4-4-2 (2nd Phase)
Pivot player dropping deep to receive off CB's
Two CM's operating in more advanced positions
CB's retaining position to receive and recycle play
Pivot player dropping deep to receive off CB's Two CM's operating in more advanced positions CB's retaining position to receive and recycle play
3-5-2 vs 4-4-2 (3rd Phase)
Wing-backs creating the width
CM's advancing into spaces 'between the lines'
CF dropping deep as a passing option
Wing-backs creating the width CM's advancing into spaces 'between the lines' CF dropping deep as a passing option
Antonio Conte's 3-5-2 Defensive Principles
Defending from the Front in Conte's 3-5-2
High line of engagement (High-Block)
CF's Man-marking opponents CB's
CM stepping up to pressure opponents pivot
High line of engagement (High-Block) CF's Man-marking opponents CB's CM stepping up to pressure opponents pivot
Conte's Mid-block 3-5-2
Shape acting as a funnel into wide areas (Preventing central penetration)
Aggressive press in wide areas (Using touchline as an extra defender)
Outside CM shuffles wider to protect against a 2v1 situation on the wing-back.
Shape acting as a funnel into wide areas (Preventing central penetration) Aggressive press in wide areas (Using touchline as an extra defender) Outside CM shuffles wider to protect against a 2v1 situation on the wing-back.
Conte's 3-5-2 Low-Block
Protecting central areas of their half
Full zonal marking
Retaining an aggressive press in wide areas
Protecting central areas of their half Full zonal marking Retaining an aggressive press in wide areas
