Soccer coaching guides
Visual guides to formations, player roles and common coaching situations, with an interactive tactics board to explore the ideas.
Formation guide · 7v7 to 11v11
A formation is a starting map, not a promise about where players stay. Compare the shapes by the jobs they make easier, then see how each one changes when the ball moves.
Read guideYouth coaching · Game formats
The bigger game adds more than players. It changes the space, distances and decisions your team has to manage. Keep familiar responsibilities visible while the shape grows.
Read guideCoaching situations · Interactive board
Players need to see how their shape responds to the ball. Use these common moments to explain support, pressure and cover, then move the ball on the board and watch the team adjust.
Read guideCoach guide · Positions and roles
A position gives players a starting reference. Their role explains what to do next: support the ball, protect space, provide width or help the team progress.
Read guideFree online tool · Coach walkthrough
A board is most useful when it helps players answer a game question. Start with a shape, move the ball to a realistic situation, and talk through the options together.
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