Three diagrams of the same ten circles can be read as a 4-3-3, a 3-4-3 or a 4-4-2, which for Enrich shows that systems describe the coach’s interpretation, not the game. He would rather build on principles and multifunctional players, offering alternative structures such as insiders and outsiders, or roles defined by distance to the ball carrier. His advice to formation-loving coaches: put the board aside. Watch the full masterclass: Small Sided Games.
