7v7 3-1-2 lineup sheet

The 7v7 3-1-2 formation

The 3-1-2 uses three defenders, one central midfielder and two strikers. The single midfielder is the hub of a seven-a-side team in this shape, linking a solid back line to a front pair.

Strengths

• Solid at the back with a two-player attack
• A clear playmaker role in the middle
• Outside defenders have room to advance

Weaknesses

• The lone midfielder can be overrun
• A lot depends on one player's fitness and passing

Best for

Teams with one strong, all-round midfielder.

Coaching tip

Have the forwards take turns dropping back to help the midfielder when the opponent has the ball.

Positions in a 7v7 3-1-2

The lineup sheet has a box for each of these 7 positions in every quarter: Goalkeeper, Left Back, Center Back, Right Back, Center Mid, Left Striker, Right Striker.

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