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tuctrohs t1_iyt2xxy wrote

What was it that dropped it from 4 to 3 starting in the 1960s? A rule change or an innovation in defense strategy?

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Boris_Ignatievich t1_iyta449 wrote

The early 60s was when the back 4 became prevalent as a tactic, rather than the wm or variations thereof, so my suspicion is that's driven the change, but I might be forgetting another factor

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Tiken139 t1_iytk51l wrote

Agreed, if you read the book “inverting the pyramid: history of soccer tactics” Brazil’s 4-2-4 in 58 WC inspired most to play 4 back, and Soviets started to play 4-4-2 as early as mid 60’s

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pluslinus t1_iyuzou0 wrote

Is it good? I’ve been thinking about gifting it my dad for christmas, he’s very into tactics

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Only1Goose t1_iyv2zs0 wrote

It’s good but it focuses more on pre 2000’s tactics. If you want to read more about modern tactics I recommend Zonal marking.

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Boris_Ignatievich t1_iyv7rnf wrote

It's very good - I've only read the first edition that stops around 2008 with Spallettis striker less Roma side, so can't comment on the newer editions and how they handle the rise of tiki taka etc, but the historic stuff is excellent

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Last-Caterpillar-112 t1_iyuoqej wrote

It would have been very satisfying if the offside rule had been implemented at that time - would explain the graph. But no, that was already in place.

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RangeWilson t1_iyu5n4g wrote

  1. Pack the box
  2. Hope your striker can create something
  3. ???????
  4. Profit
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GigaFastTwin t1_iytmyhr wrote

2.5 goals/game to date for 2022

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ranger934 t1_iyt4ypa wrote

I like your y axis, why did you choose a grey background?

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ikashnitsky OP t1_iywe07r wrote

Thanks. I guess, you meant x axis? Grey background is just aesthetics, but it does help to read very light colors.

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SonofaCuntLicknBitch t1_iyuoy6c wrote

Obviously world cup goals per game and world fertility rates are closely related. Call the press

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