Formation and tactics drills. Pick the shape. Coach the moments.

Formations

Drills by formation.

• 4-3-3285 practices in ClubWidth up front. A midfield three.
• 4-2-3-1178 practices in ClubTwo holders. Three behind the striker.
• 3-4-3102 practices in ClubThree at the back. Width from the wings.
• 4-4-2102 practices in ClubTwo banks of four. Two strikers.
• 4-4-2 diamond62 practices in ClubA narrow diamond. Full-backs for width.
• 3-5-234 practices in ClubThree at the back. Five in midfield.

7v7 and 9v9 (small-sided)

Formations for 7v7 and 9v9.

Guides to every 7v7 (7-a-side) and 9v9 (9-a-side) shape, with a diagram, the role of each line and when to use it.

• 7v7 formations (7-a-side)Formation guide · 5 shapes3-2-1, 2-3-1, 2-1-2-1, 3-1-2, 1-3-2, with diagrams.
• 9v9 formations (9-a-side)Formation guide · 5 shapes3-2-3, 3-3-2, 4-3-1, 4-2-2, 2-4-2, with diagrams.

Tactics

Drills by tactic.

• Counter-attacking94 practices in ClubWin it. Go. Before they set.
• Pressing123 practices in ClubPress together. Cover each other.
• Overloads87 practices in ClubMore of us than them.
• Defensive transition91 practices in ClubLose it. React at once.
• Switching play50 practices in ClubDraw them one way. Go the other.
• Compactness117 practices in ClubClose the gaps. Move as one.
• Combination play365 practices in ClubPass. Move. Combine.

Questions

What coaches ask.

What formations can I find practices for?

The Touchtight Club library tags practices for 4-3-3, 4-2-3-1, 3-4-3, 4-4-2, 4-4-2 diamond, 3-5-2. Each page lists practices for that shape with the setup and key coaching points.

Are these practices free?

The outlines on these pages are free to read. The full coaching videos, progressions and player questions are in the Touchtight Club library, which you can try free for 14 days (card required).