10v10 3-4-2 Diamond lineup sheet

The 10v10 3-4-2 Diamond formation

The 3-4-2 Diamond shapes the ten-a-side midfield as a diamond in front of three defenders, with two strikers ahead. One midfielder screens, two play either side and one supports the forwards.

Strengths

• Strong through the centre of the pitch
• A supporting midfielder close to the two strikers
• A clear holding role in front of the defence

Weaknesses

• Narrow: opponents will find room near the touchlines
• Side midfielders have to cover wide areas as well as the middle

Best for

Sides with more central midfielders than wingers.

Coaching tip

Use the strikers to chase wide when the ball goes to an opposing full-back, so the diamond can stay compact.

Positions in a 10v10 3-4-2 Diamond

The lineup sheet has a box for each of these 10 positions in every quarter: Goalkeeper, Left Back, Center Back, Right Back, Defensive Mid, Left Mid, Right Mid, Attacking Mid, Left Striker, Right Striker.

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