Build The Shape
Choose a base formation or place and reshape players manually for either team.
A Tactical Football Analysis Product
See The Game.
Shape The Session.
A serious football tactics board that starts free. Build formations, map movements and turn tactical thinking into clear coaching pictures—directly in your browser.
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Build-Up PatternReady To Edit
The Workspace
Your Football Ideas,
Made Visible.
Start with the free essentials below. Position players, add the ball, show passes and runs, write coaching notes and export your diagram.
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Full pitch
Use the object list in Controls to select objects. Arrow keys move the selected object. Hold Shift for larger steps.
Free By Design
Everything You Need To Explain The Next Action.
No download and no learning curve. Open the board and start building.
Show The Movement
Add passes, runs and the ball to make patterns and responsibilities immediately clear.
Add Coaching Detail
Use labels, player numbers, team colours and notes to give every diagram context.
Share The Picture
Export a sharp PNG for training plans, presentations, analysis and player communication.
For TFA Members
Go From A Diagram To A Complete Coaching Workflow.
Paid Tactical Football Analysis members unlock the deeper planning tools already built into the board.
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Advanced Movement
Dribbles, curves, shots, freehand drawing, zones, spotlights and tactical lines.
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Focused Pitch Views
Switch to defensive, middle or attacking thirds and work at the right level of detail.
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Multi-Phase Planning
Develop sequences with additional phases and organise work in your board library.
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Sharing & Presentation
Use member sharing and presentation controls to communicate plans more effectively.
From Blank Pitch To Clear Plan
How To Use The TFA Tactics Board.
Build football formations, coaching diagrams and tactical plans directly in your browser. The workflow is simple enough for a quick team talk and detailed enough to support a complete session plan.
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Choose The Starting Shape
Select a formation or place players manually on the pitch.
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Map The Football Action
Add the ball, passes, runs and tactical movements.
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Add The Coaching Detail
Customise numbers, labels, team colours and notes.
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Export And Communicate
Download the finished diagram as a PNG for your session or presentation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything You Need To Start.
Is The TFA Tactics Board Free?
Yes. Player positioning, the ball, passing arrows, running movements, notes and PNG exports are free. Additional professional coaching tools are available to paid TFA members.
Can I Use It On A Phone Or Tablet?
Yes. The tactics board adapts across desktop computers, tablets and mobile devices. A larger screen gives you the most comfortable planning workspace.
Do I Need To Download Any Software?
No. The football tactics board works online in your browser, with no separate application or installation required.
How Do Member Tools Unlock?
Choose TFA Member Sign In and verify the email attached to your paid Tactical Football Analysis membership. The board then unlocks the member tools automatically.
The Coaching Blog
Think Beyond The Board.
Practical coaching ideas, tactical frameworks and session-design guidance from Tactical Football Analysis.
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Publishing Soon
The First Coaching Guides Are Being Prepared
The board is ready now. Practical articles on formations, session design and tactical communication will live here as they are published.