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Foundation: 7v7
2-3-1
Position Guide
Individual zones, roles, and responsibilities for each player.
Full Formation
Position Guide
1
Goalkeeper
Last line of defense. First line of attack.
With ball
Roll or throw to a defender; look for the center mid if they're open. Build out short rather than launching long.
Without ball
Stay on your line, hands ready. Talk to defenders: "Left side!" or "Man on!" Be loud.
2
Right Back
Defend the right side. Support build-up.
With ball
Pass to center mid or right mid. Carry forward if space opens up ahead of you.
Without ball
Stay wide, track runners on your side. Don't get sucked into the center.
3
Left Back
Defend the left side. Support build-up.
With ball
Pass to center mid or left mid. Carry forward if space opens up ahead of you.
Without ball
Stay wide, track runners on your side. Don't get sucked into the center.
8
Center Mid
Engine of the team. Link play in all directions.
With ball
Look forward first. If nothing is on, recycle to a defender. You connect defense to attack.
Without ball
Stay central. Be available as a passing option for everyone. Cover the most ground.
7
Right Mid
Provide width on the right. Connect defense to attack.
With ball
Dribble forward or cut inside. Cross to the striker when you're near the end line.
Without ball
Track back to help the right back. Press on your side when the other team has the ball.
11
Left Mid
Provide width on the left. Connect defense to attack.
With ball
Dribble forward or cut inside. Cross to the striker when you're near the end line.
Without ball
Track back to help the left back. Press on your side when the other team has the ball.
9
Striker
Lead the press. Be the target for forward passes.
With ball
Shoot or lay off to oncoming midfielders. Face the goal whenever possible.
Without ball
Press the opponent's defenders. Stay high, stretch the game. Make runs behind.
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