yeah 3-3 is pretty stock standard everywhere... 3 forwards, 3 backs. variations are generally the way the center plays, up with the forwards or back with the backs or in between as a link or all three at different times... ditto the center back can hang back and cover or get involved as todd says.

stuff that varies most from that kind of setup is 2-2-2 or things like 1-3-2.... i think its interesting when people try things like the usa thing tuck described... basically using blindside and openside players like they do in rugby.


OR.... who knows what others have tried or come up with. i've heard people talk about diamond or circular formations but never had it explained properly to me.

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