7v7 3-2-1 lineup sheet

The 7v7 3-2-1 formation

The 3-2-1 sets seven-a-side players out as three defenders, two midfielders and one striker, like a pyramid pointing forward. It is a secure shape for teams that are still learning to defend as a group.

Strengths

• Three defenders make it hard to be caught out
• A simple structure for younger players
• Outside defenders can join the attack down the wings

Weaknesses

• Few players high up the pitch
• Relies on defenders being willing to go forward

Best for

Newer teams, or sides that have been conceding a lot of goals.

Coaching tip

Give the outside defenders permission to attack: one goes, the other two stay.

Positions in a 7v7 3-2-1

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

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