4-4-2 vs. 4-3-3: Comparing Football s Most Popular Formations

The way football teams line up (their formations) will significantly affect not only the flow of the game but also team ...
Sports Illustrated

Packers Provide Big Clue About 3-4/4-3 Mystery at Scouting Combine

INDIANAPOLIS – Under Mike Pettine and Joe Barry, the Green Bay Packers operated out of a 3-4 base defense. Under Jeff Hafley, the Packers moved to a 4-3 base defense. New defensive coordinator ...
The New York Times

The Tactics Board: How the 4-4-2 works

This article is part of a wider series in partnership with Football Manager 26, which looks at the strengths and weaknesses of famous historical and contemporary tactics. The story of football teams ...