# Free Youth Soccer Formation Board (7v7, 9v9, 11v11)

Canonical URL: https://pitchtime.app/formation-board

Put your team on the pitch. Move players, add names and save a lineup image for your team chat.

## How do I make a formation image?

Choose 7v7, 9v9 or 11v11 and a formation. Add one name per line, starting with the goalkeeper. Extra players go on the bench. Drag a marker to move it; double-tap or double-click to edit its name and shirt number. With a keyboard, focus a marker and use the arrow keys to move it or Enter to edit. Add your team name and kit colour, then save an image or copy the link.

## Which formation suits my age group?

Start with the format your league uses. For 7v7, 1-2-3-1 gives players a clear role in each line. For 9v9, 1-3-2-3 adds width and forward options. For 11v11, 1-4-3-3 gives you a balanced starting shape. Keep roles simple and give players time in different positions.

Read the [youth soccer formations guide](/blog/youth-soccer-formations-guide) and check your [league’s formats and age bands](/rules).

## Turn your formation into fair minutes

Pitch Time generates fair lineups and tracks playing time on game day. The app is free for teams of up to 12 players.

Get the Pitch Time app: https://pitchtime.app/get-the-app

## FAQ

### Can I use this on my phone?

Yes. Drag markers with your finger and double-tap to edit. Save image opens file sharing on supported phones or downloads a PNG.

### Which formation for 9v9?

Try 1-3-2-3 for width and forward options. Choose 1-3-3-2 for a stronger midfield or 1-2-3-3 when you want more attacking options.

### Does it save my team?

Your board is saved in the copied link only. Keep that link to reopen the names, kit colour and positions. Anyone with the full link can read the names.

### Can I save my substitution plan as images?

Yes. Generate a rotation in the free lineup builder and use Save as image on each substitution window.

[Build a full substitution plan](/lineup) or [calculate equal playing time](/playing-time-calculator).