Edge of Play: Defending in the 4-2-3-1 Formation

- the grassroots coaching website - brings you this Defending in the 4-2-3-1 Formation video. With audio commentary, this video features the following chapters: 1. Defensive Vocabulary 2. Back 4 Defensive Tracks 3. Leaving the back line 4. Midfield Screening & Cover 5. Midfield Support on the Wing 6. Whole Team Defensive Positioning 7. Pressing 8. Defensive Levels 1-5 9. Staying Compact 10. Passing Lanes & Traps 11. Basic Principles of 4-2-3-1 Defending. Some of the ideas and concepts in this video were informed by Wayne Harrison's excellent Coaching the 4-2-3-1 book. I highly recommend it to you. The diagrams in this video were created using For more coaching videos visit Any queries? Contact me at @