1. Sports

Discuss in my forum

Diamond Formation

By , About.com Guide

Definition:

A term used to describe a team’s midfield formation. A midfielder will generally play in a deep central position, often known as a ‘holding midfielder’, two more will play in more advanced, slightly wider positions, and another will play at the tip of the diamond behind the central striker or strikers.

  1. About.com
  2. Sports
  3. World Soccer
  4. Soccer 101
  5. Glossary
  6. Diamond Formation – Definition of the Soccer Term Diamond Formation

©2012 About.com. All rights reserved.

A part of The New York Times Company.