Football formations by format
Every common shape for grassroots football, with what it's good at, what to watch for, and a one-tap link to load it into the free line-up builder.
⚖️ Torn between two shapes? Compare formations side by side, or drag the dots to create your own and share it with your coaches.
3v3 formations
England U7
4v4 formations
Scotland U7 to U8
5v5 formations
England U8 to U9
Drills: 1-2-1 drills · 2-2 drills · 2-1-1 drills
7v7 formations
England U10 to U11 · Scotland U9 to U12
Drills: 2-3-1 drills · 3-2-1 drills · 2-1-2-1 drills · 3-1-2 drills
9v9 formations
England U12 to U13
Drills: 3-3-2 drills · 3-2-3 drills · 2-4-2 drills · 3-4-1 drills
11v11 formations
England U14 to U18 · Scotland U13 to U18
Drills: 4-3-3 drills · 3-5-2 drills · 4-4-2 drills · 4-2-3-1 drills · 3-4-3 drills
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