FOOTBALL TACTICS BOARD & FORMATIONS
Set 4-3-3, 4-2-3-1 and 3-5-2 shapes on the full pitch, half pitch or attacking third. Draw corners, counters and pressing traps.
Three football pitch views
Pick the view that matches each part of the match plan and show exactly where the team presses.
Shape & team length
Compactness, the height of the back line, transitions and counter-attack lanes on the full pitch.
- ✓ 11v11 shape
- ✓ Distances between the lines
Half-pitch shape & press
Settling in the opponent's half, midfield triangles, playing through the middle and full-back overlaps.
- ✓ Passing angles and third-man runs
- ✓ Zonal occupation and wide rotation
Corners & set pieces
Corner routines to the near post, far post or short, free kicks around the D, and runs inside the box.
- ✓ Near-post and far-post screens and runs
- ✓ Second balls and shots from the edge of the box
Built for football drawing tools
Designed around the details a football coaching staff needs.
11v11 position markers
Markers for GK, centre-backs, full-backs, holding midfielders, central midfield, wingers and the striker.
Runs & passing combinations
Ground passes, diagonal balls, overlaps, underlaps and runs in behind.
Match-day roles
Set-piece takers, corner assignments, the wall and player roles for the pre-match briefing.
Popular football shapes
Popular football formations you can set up and adjust in PlayDiagram:
4-3-3 attacking
Wide forwards, a single number 6 and an aggressive high press that forces the centre-backs into mistakes.
4-2-3-1 double pivot
Two holding midfielders protect the centre while a free number 10 links build-up and transitions.
3-5-2 / 5-3-2
A back five out of possession, wing-backs who cover the whole flank, and a front two.
Corner routines
Inswinging and outswinging corners, near-post runs and a shooter waiting on the edge of the box.
START DRAWING PLAYS FOR YOUR FOOTBALL TEAM
Create a free account, store your formations in the cloud, and share them with the team before kickoff.