Implementing the 2-3-3-2 Formation

with Jay Entlich,
Columbus State University Women's Head Coach;
2024 Peach Belt Conference Coach of the Year (9x total);
2024 Peach Belt Conference Regular Season Champions (15x total);
2024 Peach Belt Conference Tournament Champions (10x total);
2022 Final Four appearance;
2018 USCA Southeast Region Staff of the Year;
2015 NCAA Division II National Runner-Up;2x USCA Southeast Region Coach of the Year (2005, 2008);
Carolina Courage (Women's United Soccer Association) Head Coach in 2003;
University of Tampa Head Coach from 2000 to 2002;
2001 Sunshine State Conference Coach of the Year;
played college soccer for Virginia Tech;
United States Soccer Federation "A" license

Inside this video, you'll get access to a full team practice run by Coach Jay Entlich. Using full sided game play, Entlich expertly breaks down various tactical situations that your players will encounter on match day when running the 2-3-3-2 system. By providing feedback to his players in real time, you will gain a deep understanding of how Coach Entlich keeps the formation's shape and adjusts under simulated match conditions.

Positioning Forwards Defensively

Defending starts from the front. In the 2-3-3-2 formation, forwards are taught to retreat to a more central position to help support the midfielders. In this segment, Coach Entlich shows you how to use your forwards to fill passing lanes and shape an opponent's offense, creating devastating counterattacks.

Covering and Filling Space

The 2-3-3-2 formation allows for more creativity and freedom from players on attack and defense. Throughout the video, Entlich periodically stops play, demonstrating how increased communication and trust enables players to shift in and out of their position, playing aggressively, while still keeping their attacking or defending shape.

Organizing the Midfield

In the 2-3-3-2, midfielders must be organized and quick in their thinking to react swiftly to opponents and take advantage of opportunities to counterattack. Coach Entlich details how his midfielders are arranged while discussing the importance of staying organized and the traits his players must possess to be successful in this position.

Coach Entlich provides a great environment for you to observe the implementation of the 2-3-3-2 formation. With the training activities he runs, you'll learn to be creative and capitalize on the specific strengths of your team.

91 minutes. 2022.