6v6 1-3-1 lineup sheet

The 6v6 1-3-1 formation

The 1-3-1 is a diamond for six-a-side: one defender, three across the middle and one forward. It gives width through the midfield line and a clear point at each end of the field.

Strengths

• Width from the three midfielders
• Simple diamond shape that produces passing angles
• Everyone is one pass from a teammate

Weaknesses

• Only one defender, who needs help quickly
• Wide players must run back as well as forward

Best for

Teams that pass well and have a calm, quick defender.

Coaching tip

Teach the wide midfielders to drop level with the defender whenever the other team has the ball.

Positions in a 6v6 1-3-1

The lineup sheet has a box for each of these 6 positions in every quarter: Goalkeeper, Center Back, Left Mid, Center Mid, Right Mid, Striker.

Other 6v6 formations

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