The W-W(1953)

Hungary's problem in the 1950s was the centre-forward. Along with the W-M
came the brawny centre-forward, which is what the Hungarian team did not have
in 1953. Gustav Sebes, the 1953 coach of the Hungarian national team, changed
the W-M to a W-W in the following manner:

He pulled the centre-forward back to play as a playmaker, taking over the
role of the two inside-forwards. They were instead pushed up to give Hungary
a two-pronged strikeforce. The wingers were pulled back to give a 5-man
midfield.

Hungary's national team also attacked as a unit, with the backline moving
into the opposing half. This adventurous play was open to counterattacks, via
a long ball over the desperately out-of-place defence and speedy forwards.
But the likelihood of this was lessened by the even more adventurous play of
goalkeeper Gyula Grosics, who often came out of the 18-yard box to clear
loose balls.

Advice on the W-W: If the W-W is to be used successfully, you need two
centre-forwards, one playmaker, and two very good runners who can play up and
down the wing. This is for the forward line. For the defensive W you need to
have five alert players who can run well, have plenty of stamina and pass
well.
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