8v8 3-3-1 lineup sheet

The 8v8 3-3-1 formation

The 3-3-1 gives an eight-a-side team three defenders, three midfielders and one striker. The extra defender makes it a sturdy shape, and the midfield line is responsible for getting up to support the lone forward.

Strengths

• Three defenders give good cover across the field
• Hard for opponents to counter-attack
• A clear target player up front

Weaknesses

• A single striker has little company
• Can sit too deep if midfielders are reluctant to join in

Best for

Teams that need to tighten up defensively, or with one forward who can hold the ball.

Coaching tip

Push the middle defender up into midfield when you have the ball, to add a passing option.

Positions in a 8v8 3-3-1

The lineup sheet has a box for each of these 8 positions in every quarter: Goalkeeper, Left Back, Center Back, Right Back, Left Mid, Center Mid, Right Mid, Striker.

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