Ready-made templates
Football Lineup Templates
22+ ready-made formations for every common pitch size. Click a template to open it in the editor with the right formation, a sensible kit color, and a starter roster — then edit names, drag players, save your lineup.
Youth soccer (7v7, 8v8, 9v9)
Standard templates for youth age groups playing small-sided football.
Youth 9v9 | 3-2-3 Balanced
Soccer · 9-a-side
Standard 9-a-side youth template. Three across the back, two in midfield, three up top.
Youth 9v9 | 3-3-2 Midfield-heavy
Soccer · 9-a-side
Three midfielders to dominate possession in the middle third.
Youth 9v9 | 2-4-2 Wide Attack
Soccer · 9-a-side
Wide attacking shape with two wingers and two strikers.
Youth 7v7 | 2-3-1 Possession
Soccer · 7-a-side
Compact 7-a-side shape with three in midfield to control the ball.
Youth 7v7 | 3-2-1 Defensive
Soccer · 7-a-side
Three at the back to absorb pressure and play on the counter.
Youth 7v7 | 2-2-2 Balanced Grid
Soccer · 7-a-side
Simple grid layout | easy to teach, easy to play.
Youth 8v8 | 3-2-2 Balanced
Soccer · 8-a-side
Three at the back, two in midfield, two up top.
Youth 8v8 | 2-3-2 Midfield Diamond
Soccer · 8-a-side
Three central midfielders to dominate the middle of the pitch.
Small-sided (5v5, 6v6)
Sunday-league five and six-a-side starter formations.
5v5 | 1-2-1 Diamond
Soccer · 5-a-side
Classic Sunday-league five-a-side diamond.
5v5 | 2-1-1 Defensive
Soccer · 5-a-side
Two defenders for teams that prefer to soak pressure.
5v5 | 1-1-2 Attacking
Soccer · 5-a-side
Two strikers | pure attacking five-a-side.
6v6 | 2-2-1 Standard
Soccer · 6-a-side
Standard 6-a-side grid. Two-two-one is the default for a reason.
Adult 11v11 soccer
Classic and modern formations for full 11-a-side football.
Adult 11v11 | 4-4-2 Classic
Soccer · 11-a-side
Two flat banks of four. The most-played formation in football history.
Adult 11v11 | 4-3-3 Attacking
Soccer · 11-a-side
Modern front-foot formation with three forwards.
Adult 11v11 | 4-2-3-1 Modern
Soccer · 11-a-side
Two holding midfielders + three attacking | flexible and balanced.
Adult 11v11 | 3-5-2 Wing-backs
Soccer · 11-a-side
Wing-backs to provide width; three central defenders for cover.
Adult 11v11 | 5-3-2 Defensive
Soccer · 11-a-side
Five at the back to soak pressure and counter.
Adult 11v11 | 3-4-3 Front-foot
Soccer · 11-a-side
Three at the back, four in midfield, three up top. Maximum width.
American football
Offensive and defensive base formations for gridiron football.
American Football | I-Formation
American football · 11-a-side
Power running base offense with a fullback and tailback.
American Football | Shotgun Spread
American football · 11-a-side
Pass-first formation with the QB deep and three wide receivers.
American Football | 4-3 Defense
American football · 11-a-side
Four defensive linemen, three linebackers, four DBs. Base defense.
American Football | 3-4 Defense
American football · 11-a-side
Three down linemen, four linebackers | versatile defense.
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