The norwegian style of play is called the computor method and isinspired by the methods of direct play and was based on mathematical analysis of international matches.

The basic sytem is a 4-5-1 and uses defensive methods such as man marking with a highly standardized method of attacking. The team is organised into zonal marking both in midfield and defence.It is the midfield where the system differs from other teams, the midfield is organised in a strait line of five across the pitch, the defending adjustments of the back four are made based on the midfield movements almost like a knock effect. The nearest midfield player pressures the ball agressively until the ball leaves the zone and then takes his place and the process starts again with the next midfield player. Midfielders with quick turning abilities are essential to this working correctly. As when the ball from his zone there is space to cover directly behind him.The distance between the midfield players should small giving an agressively ball orientated defensive wall in midfield. To prevent wing play the defensive unit shuffles across to condense space around the ball.Also they are well practiced in long passing combinations and plays behind the opponents defence, to do this they make use of good target men with sound heading ability, this is combined with midfielders making forward runs behind the defence to challenge knock ons or recieve passes in shooting positions.The idea is encourage quick possession of the ball and direct forward movement into space following an opponents attack which will result in the opponent being outnumbered