Bielsa - Build Up Play Flashcards
What is the formation discussed in the content?
3-3-3-1
How does the 3-3-3-1 formation create numerical advantages?
Creates numerical advantages at the back (3 v 2) and near the sidelines (3 v 2), with a numerical equality (4 v 4) in attack.
What role does one of the central midfielders (6) play in the formation?
Drops back into the middle of what becomes a back three.
What do both centre backs (4 & 5) do in the 3-3-3-1 formation?
Push out wide to potentially receive from the goalkeeper.
What action do the full backs take in the 3-3-3-1 formation?
Push forward in line with the other central midfielder (8).
True or False: The 3-3-3-1 formation allows for numerical equality in attack.
True
Fill in the blank: Marcelo Bielsa’s teams using the 3-3-3-1 formation can create numerical advantages at the back and near the _______.
sidelines
What is a key requirement for a goalkeeper?
Needs to have a good technical level to receive and play out from the back with accurate passing.
What must a goalkeeper always ensure regarding passing angles?
Must always be available at a good passing angle for an option back.
What is the role of central midfielders in relation to the ball?
Stay near to the ball area and provide a passing option to the player in possession.
What technique should central midfielders possess?
Good technique to play first touch passes as a ‘link player’ or switch the play with accurate long passing.
What does Marcelo Bielsa require from centre backs?
A high technical level to receive and pass along the floor from the back, to break through pressure.
What is the primary movement expectation for attacking midfielders?
Must always look to move into available passing lanes and act as a ‘link player.’
What is the role of full backs in Bielsa’s tactics?
Move forward and take up advanced positions; they are vital for building up play from the back.
How do full backs contribute to attacks in Bielsa’s tactics?
They are often the free player and take part in many attacks.
What should forwards do when the team is building up?
Shift across to the strong side (numerical advantage) so that space in behind can be exploited.
Fill in the blank: Central midfielders provide a passing option to the player in _______.
possession
True or False: Full backs do not participate in many attacks according to Bielsa’s tactics.
False
What formation does Marcelo Bielsa use to create numerical advantages?
3-3-3-1
This formation helps to break through pressure and create favorable attacking situations.
What is a key characteristic of Marcelo Bielsa’s playing philosophy?
A mix of short and long passing
This includes moving the ball to the free player through ‘link players’.
What is one of Bielsa’s strategies to create space on the pitch?
Attempts to drag opposition players out of position
This helps to stretch the opponent’s lines and exploit gaps.
What is Marcelo Bielsa’s first aim when building up from the back?
Provide an available passing option to the goalkeeper
This is crucial against high pressing teams.
Which formation does Bielsa change to when facing a high pressing team with 2 forwards?
3-3-3-1 or 3-4-3
The 3-3-3-1 is more attacking while the 3-4-3 is more defensive.
What does Bielsa’s team do when facing a team with 1 forward (formation wise)
Stick with the 4-2-3-1 formation
One central midfielder often drops back to switch the play.
What is Bielsa’s second aim related to the opposition’s defensive positioning?
Create and exploit a 3 v 2 numerical advantage near the sidelines
This occurs when the ball is moved near the sidelines.
What strategy is employed when the ball is forced towards the centre?
Play through passes to players receiving between the lines
This exploits the available space created.
True or False: Marcelo Bielsa’s teams aim to create 3 v 3 situations near the sideline.
False
Bielsa’s teams aim to avoid this situation and instead create advantages.
What challenges does Bielsa address in his strategies?
1-Quick shifting of opponents
2- countering 3 v 3 situations
3- building up against ultra-offensive pressing
These strategies are explained within the content.
What is the basis of the analysis in Marcelo Bielsa’s teams?
Recurring patterns of play observed within Olympique Marseille and Athletic Bilbao teams
How many occurrences of the same phase of play are required to consider it a pattern?
At least 10 times
What elements of the opposition are analyzed in Bielsa’s tactical approach?
1-Each action
2-pass
3- individual movement (with or without the ball)
4- positioning of each player
5- body shape
What does Bielsa aim to do after creating a 3 v 2 situation near the sideline?
Use the numerical advantage to find the free player
What are the key skills required for moving the ball effectively in Bielsa’s tactics?
Intelligent positioning, good decision making, and accurate passing
Fill in the blank: Option 1(a) involves a direct pass to the full back who is _______.
Free of marking near the sideline
In Option 1(a), who provides a passing option from a central position?
The winger (11)
What must the centre back (5) decide in Option 1(a)?
Which is the best passing option according to blue No.7’s positioning
True or False: If blue No.7 blocks the pass to white No.11, the pass to left back (3) becomes difficult.
False
What is created when the left back (3) receives the ball in Option 1(b)?
A 2 v 1 numerical advantage near the sideline and a 5 v 4 advantage for the attack
What is the aim of Bielsa when launching a quick attack from the 2 v 1 situation?
Prevent the opposition midfielders from having enough time to run Back to help the defenders
What does the winger (11) do in response to the situation in Option 1(b)?
Makes a diagonal run to receive in behind the blue right back
What can a successful pass to the winger in Option 1(b) lead to?
Creating a goal scoring chance
What is the first step in the quick combination play to start the build up?
Provide a free passing option for the goalkeeper
What does the opposition winger (7) do in Option 2?
Blocks the direct pass to our left back (3)
In Option 2, what happens if the blue right back (2) waits for the pass before moving?
The white winger (11) may not be able to receive and turn
What can the winger (11) do after receiving the ball from the centre back (5) in Option 2?
Play as ‘link player’ to move the ball to the left back (3)
What are the two options available after the pass towards No.3 is achieved?
- Exploiting the 2 v 1 with the winger’s run into the space behind the full back
- The winger exploits the space created in the centre by forward’s run out wide
In Option 3, what is the position of the blue right back (2) when the winger (11) receives the ball?
Retains a balanced position and does not move forward
What advantage does the winger (11) gain in Option 3?
Able to receive the pass unmarked, turn, and move forward with the ball
What is created when the winger (11) turns and moves forward with the ball?
A quick 5 v 4 attack
What two passing options does the winger (11) have after turning?
- Pass to the left back (3) who makes an overlapping run
- Play a through pass in behind the defensive line in the centre
What is the purpose of moving the ball to the target or free player?
Create a numerical advantage in specific areas of the pitch
What is the overall goal of exploiting the numerical advantage?
Take advantage of (exploit) the numerical advantage
What tactical situation does Chapter I focus on?
Building Up Play from the Back Against 2 Forwards
What is the focus of Chapter 2?
Moving the Ball to the Target Player on the Weak Side
What does Chapter 4 discuss?
Creating and Exploiting 3 v 2 Situations Near the Sideline
What is the topic of Chapter 6?
Creating and Exploiting Space in a 4 v 3 (or 4 v 4) Situation Around the Ball Area
What is the focus of Chapter 7?
Building Up Play Against Ultra-Offensive Pressing
