Formations
A Formation Number Is Not a Fixed Shape
A formation number describes a team’s starting arrangement; learn how roles shift in possession, defence and…
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Formations
Read a team's starting shape without mistaking it for a fixed map.
Our point of view
The game is clearer when you know what to watch
Football can look fast from the stands or the sofa. A few clear ideas about roles, space and timing help you follow how one moment leads to the next.