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Using Formations in Plays

Apply formations to your plays for quick setup.

Applying a Formation​

When creating or editing a play:

  1. Open the play editor
  2. Click Formation or the formation icon in the toolbar
  3. Browse or search your formation library
  4. Click a formation to apply it
  5. Players snap into position

The formation's player positions are copied into your play as the starting positions.

Adjusting After Application​

After applying a formation, you can:

  • Move individual players - Fine-tune positions
  • Add more players - For special situations
  • Remove players - For smaller group plays
  • Rotate the formation - Flip or mirror

Your adjustments only affect the current play, not the original formation.

Switching Formations​

To change to a different formation:

  1. Click Formation in the toolbar
  2. Select a new formation
  3. Choose how to handle existing content:
    • Replace all - Clear current positions
    • Merge - Keep existing elements, update positions

Formation-Play Relationship​

Understanding the Connection

When you apply a formation to a play, the player positions are copied into the play. The play does not maintain a live link to the formation.

This means:

  • Editing the formation later doesn't change existing plays
  • Each play is independent
  • You can safely modify formations without side effects

Pre-Snap vs Post-Snap​

Formations define pre-snap positions—where players line up before the play starts.

Pre-snap (Formation)

  • Static player positions
  • How players align initially

Post-snap (Play Editor)

  • Motion and routes
  • Player movements
  • Design the action

Quick Formation Access​

Favorites​

Mark frequently used formations as favorites for quick access.

Recent​

The editor shows your recently used formations at the top.

Type to search formations by name or tag.

Best Practices​

Naming Conventions​

Use consistent naming:

  • Include side (Left/Right)
  • Include variation (Strong/Weak)
  • Be descriptive but concise

Examples:

  • "I-Form Strong Right"
  • "Shotgun Empty Trips Left"
  • "4-3 Under"

Build a Library​

Create formations for:

  • Your base offensive sets
  • Your primary defensive alignments
  • Special situations (goal line, trick plays)
  • Common opponent looks (for scout team)