Ep #18 | The 3-5-2 Formation
Module: November 2025 Classroom: See All Of Our Live Calls Here Original Location: https://www.skool.com/football-coaching-academy-5676/classroom/18693705
Overview
A deep dive into the 3-5-2 11-a-side formation, covering all phases of play.
Duration: 35:21 Presenter: Jamie Birch
Description
In episode 18, Jamie walks through a deep dive of the 3-5-2 11-a-side formation.
Topics Covered
- Set up & brief history - Origins and evolution of the 3-5-2
- Back 4 vs a back 3 - Comparing defensive structures
- In Possession - Attacking principles in the 3-5-2
- Out of Possession - Defensive principles and pressing
- Build Up Play - Playing out from the back in this formation
Key Topics
- Formation structure and player roles
- Historical context of the 3-5-2
- Tactical advantages and disadvantages
- When to use the 3-5-2
- Transitions between phases
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