Bielsa - Build Up Play

Question 1

What is the formation discussed in the content?

Answer 1

3-3-3-1

Question 2

How does the 3-3-3-1 formation create numerical advantages?

Answer 2

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.

Question 3

What role does one of the central midfielders (6) play in the formation?

Answer 3

Drops back into the middle of what becomes a back three.

Question 4

What do both centre backs (4 & 5) do in the 3-3-3-1 formation?

Answer 4

Push out wide to potentially receive from the goalkeeper.

Question 5

What action do the full backs take in the 3-3-3-1 formation?

Answer 5

Push forward in line with the other central midfielder (8).

Question 6

True or False: The 3-3-3-1 formation allows for numerical equality in attack.

Answer 6

True

Question 7

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 _______.

Answer 7

sidelines

Question 8

What is a key requirement for a goalkeeper?

Answer 8

Needs to have a good technical level to receive and play out from the back with accurate passing.

Question 9

What must a goalkeeper always ensure regarding passing angles?

Answer 9

Must always be available at a good passing angle for an option back.

Question 10

What is the role of central midfielders in relation to the ball?

Answer 10

Stay near to the ball area and provide a passing option to the player in possession.

Question 11

What technique should central midfielders possess?

Answer 11

Good technique to play first touch passes as a ‘link player’ or switch the play with accurate long passing.

Question 12

What does Marcelo Bielsa require from centre backs?

Answer 12

A high technical level to receive and pass along the floor from the back, to break through pressure.

Question 13

What is the primary movement expectation for attacking midfielders?

Answer 13

Must always look to move into available passing lanes and act as a ‘link player.’

Question 14

What is the role of full backs in Bielsa’s tactics?

Answer 14

Move forward and take up advanced positions; they are vital for building up play from the back.

Question 15

How do full backs contribute to attacks in Bielsa’s tactics?

Answer 15

They are often the free player and take part in many attacks.

Question 16

What should forwards do when the team is building up?

Answer 16

Shift across to the strong side (numerical advantage) so that space in behind can be exploited.

Question 17

Fill in the blank: Central midfielders provide a passing option to the player in _______.

Answer 17

possession

Question 18

True or False: Full backs do not participate in many attacks according to Bielsa’s tactics.

Answer 18

False

Question 19

What formation does Marcelo Bielsa use to create numerical advantages?

Answer 19

3-3-3-1

This formation helps to break through pressure and create favorable attacking situations.

Question 20

What is a key characteristic of Marcelo Bielsa’s playing philosophy?

Answer 20

A mix of short and long passing

This includes moving the ball to the free player through ‘link players’.

Question 21

What is one of Bielsa’s strategies to create space on the pitch?

Answer 21

Attempts to drag opposition players out of position

This helps to stretch the opponent’s lines and exploit gaps.

Question 22

What is Marcelo Bielsa’s first aim when building up from the back?

Answer 22

Provide an available passing option to the goalkeeper

This is crucial against high pressing teams.

Question 23

Which formation does Bielsa change to when facing a high pressing team with 2 forwards?

Answer 23

3-3-3-1 or 3-4-3

The 3-3-3-1 is more attacking while the 3-4-3 is more defensive.

Question 24

What does Bielsa’s team do when facing a team with 1 forward (formation wise)

Answer 24

Stick with the 4-2-3-1 formation

One central midfielder often drops back to switch the play.

Question 25

What is Bielsa's second aim related to the opposition’s defensive positioning?

Answer 25

Create and exploit a 3 v 2 numerical advantage near the sidelines ## Footnote This occurs when the ball is moved near the sidelines.

Question 26

What strategy is employed when the ball is forced towards the centre?

Answer 26

Play through passes to players receiving between the lines ## Footnote This exploits the available space created.

Question 27

True or False: Marcelo Bielsa's teams aim to create 3 v 3 situations near the sideline.

Answer 27

False ## Footnote Bielsa's teams aim to avoid this situation and instead create advantages.

Question 28

What challenges does Bielsa address in his strategies?

Answer 28

1-Quick shifting of opponents 2- countering 3 v 3 situations 3- building up against ultra-offensive pressing ## Footnote These strategies are explained within the content.

Question 29

What is the basis of the analysis in Marcelo Bielsa's teams?

Answer 29

Recurring patterns of play observed within Olympique Marseille and Athletic Bilbao teams

Question 30

How many occurrences of the same phase of play are required to consider it a pattern?

Answer 30

At least 10 times

Question 31

What elements of the opposition are analyzed in Bielsa's tactical approach?

Answer 31

1-Each action 2-pass 3- individual movement (with or without the ball) 4- positioning of each player 5- body shape

Question 32

What does Bielsa aim to do after creating a 3 v 2 situation near the sideline?

Answer 32

Use the numerical advantage to find the free player

Question 33

What are the key skills required for moving the ball effectively in Bielsa's tactics?

Answer 33

Intelligent positioning, good decision making, and accurate passing

Question 34

Fill in the blank: Option 1(a) involves a direct pass to the full back who is _______.

Answer 34

Free of marking near the sideline

Question 35

In Option 1(a), who provides a passing option from a central position?

Answer 35

The winger (11)

Question 36

What must the centre back (5) decide in Option 1(a)?

Answer 36

Which is the best passing option according to blue No.7's positioning

Question 37

True or False: If blue No.7 blocks the pass to white No.11, the pass to left back (3) becomes difficult.

Answer 37

False

Question 38

What is created when the left back (3) receives the ball in Option 1(b)?

Answer 38

A 2 v 1 numerical advantage near the sideline and a 5 v 4 advantage for the attack

Question 39

What is the aim of Bielsa when launching a quick attack from the 2 v 1 situation?

Answer 39

Prevent the opposition midfielders from having enough time to run Back to help the defenders

Question 40

What does the winger (11) do in response to the situation in Option 1(b)?

Answer 40

Makes a diagonal run to receive in behind the blue right back

Question 41

What can a successful pass to the winger in Option 1(b) lead to?

Answer 41

Creating a goal scoring chance

Question 42

What is the first step in the quick combination play to start the build up?

Answer 42

Provide a free passing option for the goalkeeper

Question 43

What does the opposition winger (7) do in Option 2?

Answer 43

Blocks the direct pass to our left back (3)

Question 44

In Option 2, what happens if the blue right back (2) waits for the pass before moving?

Answer 44

The white winger (11) may not be able to receive and turn

Question 45

What can the winger (11) do after receiving the ball from the centre back (5) in Option 2?

Answer 45

Play as 'link player' to move the ball to the left back (3)

Question 46

What are the two options available after the pass towards No.3 is achieved?

Answer 46

* 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

Question 47

In Option 3, what is the position of the blue right back (2) when the winger (11) receives the ball?

Answer 47

Retains a balanced position and does not move forward

Question 48

What advantage does the winger (11) gain in Option 3?

Answer 48

Able to receive the pass unmarked, turn, and move forward with the ball

Question 49

What is created when the winger (11) turns and moves forward with the ball?

Answer 49

A quick 5 v 4 attack

Question 50

What two passing options does the winger (11) have after turning?

Answer 50

* Pass to the left back (3) who makes an overlapping run * Play a through pass in behind the defensive line in the centre

Question 51

What is the purpose of moving the ball to the target or free player?

Answer 51

Create a numerical advantage in specific areas of the pitch

Question 52

What is the overall goal of exploiting the numerical advantage?

Answer 52

Take advantage of (exploit) the numerical advantage

Question 53

What tactical situation does Chapter I focus on?

Answer 53

Building Up Play from the Back Against 2 Forwards

Question 54

What is the focus of Chapter 2?

Answer 54

Moving the Ball to the Target Player on the Weak Side

Question 55

What does Chapter 4 discuss?

Answer 55

Creating and Exploiting 3 v 2 Situations Near the Sideline

Question 56

What is the topic of Chapter 6?

Answer 56

Creating and Exploiting Space in a 4 v 3 (or 4 v 4) Situation Around the Ball Area

Question 57

What is the focus of Chapter 7?

Answer 57

Building Up Play Against Ultra-Offensive Pressing