Formations
See how players can connect in 4v4, 7v7, 9v9, and 11v11.
Where to start
Confirm your playing format first. A formation describes starting relationships, not fixed places to stand. Compare what a shape makes easier with the recovery problem it creates. Rotate young players through roles and judge the shape by whether the team can find support and protect space.
18 resources
4v4 2-2 formation
Understand the 4v4 2-2 formation, including starting positions, passing options, common problems, and an activity to teach it.
4v4 diamond: 1-2-1
Understand the 4v4 diamond: 1-2-1, including starting positions, passing options, common problems, and an activity to teach it.
4v4 2-1-1 starting shape
Understand the 4v4 2-1-1 starting shape, including starting positions, passing options, common problems, and an activity to teach it.
4v4 1-1-2 starting shape
Understand the 4v4 1-1-2 starting shape, including starting positions, passing options, common problems, and an activity to teach it.
7v7 2-3-1 formation
Understand the 7v7 2-3-1 formation, including starting positions, passing options, common problems, and an activity to teach it.
7v7 3-2-1 formation
Understand the 7v7 3-2-1 formation, including starting positions, passing options, common problems, and an activity to teach it.
7v7 2-2-2 formation
Understand the 7v7 2-2-2 formation, including starting positions, passing options, common problems, and an activity to teach it.
7v7 3-1-2 formation
Understand the 7v7 3-1-2 formation, including starting positions, passing options, common problems, and an activity to teach it.
7v7 1-3-2 formation
Understand the 7v7 1-3-2 formation, including starting positions, passing options, common problems, and an activity to teach it.
9v9 3-3-2 formation
Understand the 9v9 3-3-2 formation, including starting positions, passing options, common problems, and an activity to teach it.
9v9 3-2-3 formation
Understand the 9v9 3-2-3 formation, including starting positions, passing options, common problems, and an activity to teach it.
9v9 2-3-3 formation
Understand the 9v9 2-3-3 formation, including starting positions, passing options, common problems, and an activity to teach it.
9v9 2-4-2 formation
Understand the 9v9 2-4-2 formation, including starting positions, passing options, common problems, and an activity to teach it.
9v9 4-3-1 formation
Understand the 9v9 4-3-1 formation, including starting positions, passing options, common problems, and an activity to teach it.
11v11 4-3-3 formation
Understand the 11v11 4-3-3 formation, including starting positions, passing options, common problems, and an activity to teach it.
11v11 4-4-2 formation
Understand the 11v11 4-4-2 formation, including starting positions, passing options, common problems, and an activity to teach it.
11v11 4-2-3-1 formation
Understand the 11v11 4-2-3-1 formation, including starting positions, passing options, common problems, and an activity to teach it.
11v11 3-5-2 formation
Understand the 11v11 3-5-2 formation, including starting positions, passing options, common problems, and an activity to teach it.