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<\/a><\/p>\nBubbles are hexagonal.<\/p>\n
On July 6th this was how I began an article discussing the shapes that occur in nature relative to the shapes that occur on the football pitch.<\/p>\n
In nature the hexagon is the strongest structure, forming the basis of carbon, bee hives and even bubbles. In football we generally consider triangles and diamonds as the most important shapes, but these exist as shapes within shapes or as sub phases. As the hexagon is so strong it became of interest to me in the structure of the team when in possession, forming a solid base to prevent easy counter attacks. In combination with a wide a diamond attacking structure, formed by a quartet of players.<\/p>\n