433
Week 02 | 09/13/2022
Created by p5.js, this project simulates the pressing strategy of a very common formation in soccer, 433.
433 - 4 defenders, 3 midfielders, 3 forwards.
The initial position of each player is set, then the players press when one of the enemies holds the ball (the cursor). The players would run towards the ball with the speed given. However, each player has his certain area to cover, one would slow down (but will not simply stop) if one's area is exceeded. This helps to maintain the overall formation. Possible passing lines are also drawn for better visualization.
Players will only move when the ball(cursor) is on the pitch(canvas). When the mouse is pressed, players will stop pressing and move backwards, in order to form the initial 433 position. However, it is not likely to be possible that all the players are able to go back to their very initial position. Like soccer in real life, the formation and strategy are constantly changing during the game. Everything is dynamic.
This project only went through a few iterations. Some better ideas will surely occur in the future and will definitely be applied.