All across the internet, I'm certain that you've heard the terms "positional play", "juego de posicion", or "JdP". The idea, widely espoused but rarely fully understood, is a countercultural take on this very question.
Uncovering the Cover Shadow
And so, with the proliferation of this defensive concept, today we dive into just how we might beat it. I'll propose three, maybe ~four~ methods.
It all Starts with Hopping the Fence: How to Disrupt a 4-4-2 with a 3-2-5
"Football is a game where you're always desperately trying to bring order to disorder, and to bring chaos under control, even though that's impossible." -- Wolfram Eilenberger