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7v7 Soccer Positions Explained

In our rec league each team plays with 7 players on the field. The formation that we are using currently is a 2-1-2-1. This means that there are 2 backs (defenders), 1 midfielder, 2 wings and 1 forward (all in addition to the goalkeeper). We've briefly gone over the various positions and their roles in practice, but I thought I'd get something down in writing for them to review and maybe get a clearer picture of what these are.

The positions we use, and their roles:

This is why you follow-up shots on goal!