Set of 7 medium Coaching Bands displaying the 312 formation.  Choose from positions displayed as abbreviated names or numbers.

(See Coaches Corner for more formation information)

7v7: 3-1-2

• The 3-1-2 formation balances a solid defense with 2 dedicated strikers
• Three players on the back line eliminates gaps or confusion that can come with only 2 defenders
• Two forwards increases scoring opportunities, work off of each other
• The formation is very spread out which can leave the CM isolated; defenders and strikers need to be responsive and support where needed
• 3-1-2 formation transitions well into 9v9 formations: 3-3-2, 3-2-3, and 4-2-2

Pros:

• Strong defensively and offensively
• Formation is spread out

Cons:

• CM has to work hard, can get isolated
• Defenders and strikers need to support the open midfield