Brazilian concept of play:

– Diagonal play structure

Elements of FORM:

– Attacking concept based on ball possession

– Penetration of defensive lines with the help of wingback, midfielder rotation

Elements of CONTENT:

Method of presentation:

– attractive, proactive (initiating), relaxed play

– freezing the ball, sleepy-inducing play

– sleepy play suddenly switches to rapid change of pace

The concept of the Brazilian „diagonal structure of play”, by „breaking through the defensive lines with the help of the wingbacks”, is facilitated by the Brazilian 4-4-2 system of play:

– Diagonal structure of play

– The freeing up and run up of the wingbacks.

The diagram illustrates the DIAGONALLY organized Brazilian 4-4-2 structure of play.