SOXY9v9 2-3-3 lineup sheet
A free printable lineup sheet for the 9v9 2-3-3 formation, with a guide to how the shape works.
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The 9v9 2-3-3 formation
The 2-3-3 is an attacking nine-a-side shape with two defenders, three midfielders and three forwards. With six players in the middle and front lines it keeps the ball in the opponent's half, and it mirrors the midfield and attack of a full-sided 4-3-3.
Strengths
- Creates passing triangles in every part of the field
- Three forwards give real width
- Good preparation for an eleven-a-side 4-3-3
Weaknesses
- Two defenders are exposed to long balls over the top
- Wide midfielders must work hard to help at the back
Best for
Teams that want to press high and teach possession soccer.
Coaching tip
Tell the wide midfielders they are defenders first when the ball is lost: sprint back level with the centre-backs.
Positions in a 9v9 2-3-3
The lineup sheet has a box for each of these 9 positions in every quarter: Goalkeeper, Left Back, Right Back, Left Mid, Center Mid, Right Mid, Left Wing, Striker, Right Wing.
Other 9v9 formations
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Questions
What positions are in a 9v9 2-3-3?
A goalkeeper plus 8 outfield players: Left Back, Right Back, Left Mid, Center Mid, Right Mid, Left Wing, Striker, Right Wing. The lineup sheet has a box for each one in every quarter.
Who should use the 9v9 2-3-3?
Teams that want to press high and teach possession soccer.