Tactics Board

Create formation diagrams, plan set pieces, draw movement arrows, and export as PNG. Free to use — sign in to get started.

How to Use the Tactics Board

Six steps to create professional formation diagrams.

Create a New Board

Click "New Board" to open the editor with a blank pitch ready for your tactical plan.

Load a Squad

Search for any club from 100+ leagues and load their current squad, grouped by position with shirt numbers.

Choose a Formation

Pick from 7 presets — 4-3-3, 4-4-2, 4-2-3-1, 3-5-2, 3-4-3, 5-3-2 — or go fully custom.

Add Annotations

Draw arrows for player runs, lines for passing lanes, zones for pressing areas, and text labels.

Plan Both Teams

Switch between Team A and Team B to visualise both sides of a match-up with separate squads and colours.

Export or Save

Download your board as a high-resolution PNG or save it to your account to revisit and edit later.

Features

Everything you need to plan and share tactics.

Real Squad Data

Load current squads from over 100 leagues worldwide with accurate shirt numbers and positions.

7 Formation Presets

4-3-3, 4-4-2, 4-2-3-1, 3-5-2, 3-4-3, 5-3-2, and a fully custom option for any shape you need.

Annotation Tools

Arrows, lines, zones, text labels, and a ball icon — each with multiple colours and line weights.

Two-Team Planning

Set up both sides of a match with independent squads, colours, and formations for realistic previews.

PNG Export

Download your tactics board as a high-resolution PNG image for presentations, social media, or team chats.

Undo / Redo

Full undo and redo support so you can experiment freely without losing previous work.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the tactics board.

Yes. The tactics board is completely free to use. You can create formations, add annotations, plan for two teams, and export as PNG without paying anything. Saving boards to your account requires a paid subscription.

Seven formation presets are included: 4-3-3, 4-4-2, 4-2-3-1, 3-5-2, 3-4-3, 5-3-2, and Custom. The Custom option lets you freely position players anywhere on the pitch.

Yes. Search for any club from over 100 leagues worldwide and load their current squad directly onto the pitch. Players are grouped by position with shirt numbers.

Click the PNG button in the editor toolbar to download your tactics board as a high-resolution PNG image, perfect for sharing in presentations, social media, or team chats.

The toolbar includes arrows for player runs, straight lines, rectangular zones for highlighting areas, text labels, and a ball icon. Each annotation supports multiple colours and line weights.

Yes. Switch between Team A and Team B using the toggle in the left panel. Each team has its own squad, colours, and formation, so you can visualise both sides of a match-up.

No. The tactics board runs entirely in your browser. There is nothing to download or install — just open the page and start building formations.