4-a-side

If you invade free space carrying speed, you can create more options for overlaps, passes,...

but support from other players is essential.

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or, my favourite 4-on-4 tactic is.... "Give the puck to Nicky"! :-)

I find that workds really well!

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Actually, if you invade free space with speed, you may find you get forced in a direction you really didn't want to go. Use speed when you need speed not just because you have some open space. While speed is best when the path to the goal becomes a race, a carefully thought out approach can force a well-positioned defender into doing something they would rather not do.

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yes , it depends how dynamic your opposition is and where are the players positioned. you can always use your fins to brake and force him into a move ?

atb

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In a 4 on 4 game, what are the advantages / disadvantages of playing 1-2-1 versus 2 forwards and 2 backs?

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A 1-2-1 Vs 2-2 just comes down to the people on the team. If you have a real strong forward type and a supper strong stopper, then a 1-2-1 may seem obvious, knowing that that 1 in front will need to work his super hard.

A 2-2 would be a little more standard all around type formation. Keys would be having pairs that know each other well, so the backs can play off each other and the forwards can just go nuts the whole time.

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4 a side, i think 3-1 is best. line of 3 mids, the flankers ride up and back depending on the side of the pool, and you have a sweep at the back... you're kinda playing in a T where the top of the T see-saws depending on who has the puck and who is covering.

it's the bees knees! very strong across the pool which is good for keeping possession as most teams are prepared to concede lateral territory but try to restrict forwards movement by the opposition, so theres always space sideways and players to take the puck, and playing across the pool also spreads the opposition apart and creates gaps which can give you overlaps.

give it a go, it's mint.

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Hmm, yes, although what you mean is that you are playing a 2-2, with the outside back moving up on the outside to support the forwards?

It is all pretty much variations on a theme...

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Faster than a speeding puck...

Sounds like you already spread yourself out to make it easier for the opps to go through your gaps. Get the puck moving across the pool and then cut back where the guy just went up and you're on the back with a 2-on-1 or better.

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I almost agree, kinda like 6 a-side formations, when does a 1-3-2 become a 1-2-1-2 become a 3-1-2 or along those lines. I think I understand a 3-1 and could end up a bit like a 1-2-1. The difference being in a 3-1 the more aggressive player would be determined by the side of the pool the puck is on vs. a 1-2-1 you have a forward who would be responsible for sprinting laterally across the pool to stay in front of the play all the time... less brians but more effort. I'll have to give the 3-1 a go.

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