11v11 3-4-3 Diamond lineup sheet

The 11v11 3-4-3 Diamond formation

The 3-4-3 Diamond keeps three defenders and three forwards but arranges the four midfielders as a diamond: a holder, two central players and a playmaker. It floods the centre of the pitch while the forwards provide the width.

Strengths

• Numbers in central midfield make it easy to keep the ball
• A link player between midfield and the forward line
• Wingers stay high and wide to stretch defenders

Weaknesses

• Very little natural cover on the flanks behind the wingers
• Demands composure from the three defenders when pressed

Best for

Possession-minded teams with strong one-on-one defenders.

Coaching tip

Teach the outside centre-backs to step out wide early, before the opponent's winger receives the ball.

Positions in a 11v11 3-4-3 Diamond

The lineup sheet has a box for each of these 11 positions in every quarter: Goalkeeper, Left Back, Center Back, Right Back, Defensive Mid, Left Mid, Right Mid, Attacking Mid, Left Wing, Striker, Right Wing.

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