The 5-1 rotation
In a 5-1 the setter and opposite, the two outside hitters and the two middle blockers stand in opposite zones, so there are always front-row attackers in every rotation. When you win the serve back, players rotate one zone clockwise and the player from zone 2 moves to zone 1 to serve. Add the libero to the bench list.
Lineup Builder
How to use
- 1Pick the sport (football, 7-a-side, futsal, basketball, volleyball) and a formation.
- 2Set the team name and kit and number colours, then enter player names and shirt numbers.
- 3Drag players on the pitch to fine-tune positions and add your substitutes.
- 4Click “Download PNG” and share the team sheet in your group chat or on social media.
Which formation does what?
4-4-2 is the classic shape with two strikers and a flat midfield. 4-3-3 stretches the pitch with two wingers; 4-2-3-1 shields the back four with two holding midfielders and puts a number 10 behind the striker. The back-three systems 3-5-2 and 3-4-3 rely on wing-backs who defend and attack, while 5-3-2 is a common way to protect a lead. 4-1-4-1 crowds midfield around a single anchor, and 4-4-1-1 is a more cautious 4-4-2 with a second striker dropping in. Every formation loads with realistic starting positions.
7-a-side, futsal, basketball and volleyball
For small-sided football there are 2-3-1, 3-2-1 and 3-1-2 shapes for seven players including the keeper. Futsal comes with 1-2-1 (diamond), 2-2, 3-1 and 4-0 using fixo, ala and pivot roles. Basketball shows the five positions from point guard to centre on a half court. Volleyball uses a 5-1 system across the six rotation zones, and the Rotate button moves every player one zone clockwise, exactly as after a side-out.
Team sheet image and saving
The PNG is 1080 px wide and shows the team name, formation, pitch, numbers, names and the substitutes list in one image that fits Instagram and WhatsApp. Your line-up is stored only in this browser (localStorage) and is never uploaded. Each sport keeps its own squad, so next week you just edit the same list.
Frequently asked questions
How do I make a football lineup graphic?
Choose a formation, type the player names, drag anyone you want to move and press “Download PNG”. The image includes the team name, formation and substitutes.
What is the best formation for 7-a-side?
2-3-1 is the most popular: two defenders, three midfielders and a striker. Pick 3-2-1 for a sturdier defence or 3-1-2 to play with two forwards.
Will my lineup be saved?
Yes, every change is saved automatically in the same browser. Clearing browser data or switching device resets it, so download the PNG to keep a copy.
Can I change shirt colours and numbers?
Yes. Each player’s number is editable, and you can pick the shirt, number and goalkeeper kit colours with the colour pickers.
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