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Team Tactics Board: A Football Formations App Review
A review by the maker of Team Tactics Board, a football tactics app with a 3D pitch, squads, drills and sharing, and what I have not checked.
Team Tactics Board is a football tactics app I built for planning formations and training drills on a 3D pitch. In the stores it is listed as Football Tactics Board 3D. You drag players into position, set names and shirt numbers, draw movements and share the board. This review covers what the listings say and what I have not tested.
Key points
- You build a lineup by dragging players on a 3D pitch, from common formations or a custom shape.
- A drill creator places cones, ladders and balls and offers 16 types of tactical line, according to the Google Play listing.
- It is on Google Play and the App Store under the name Football Tactics Board 3D. The listings say no account is needed.
- I read both listings on October 15, 2026 and did not re-test every screen, so the table below marks what is listed and what is tested.
What is Team Tactics Board?
A football tactics board for your phone. It replaces the paper whiteboard a coach carries to training. The in-app name is Team Tactics, and both stores list it as Football Tactics Board 3D. I built it, so this is a review by the maker, not by a neutral third party.
The App Store listing says it turns your phone into a 3D soccer tactics board for youth teams, Sunday league sides and anyone who debates formations with friends. The App Store page shows it at no charge to download, and I did not check for ads or in-app purchases.
What can you do with it?
- Build a lineup. Drag players into position, make substitutions and change formations. The listing names 4-3-3, 4-2-3-1, 3-5-2 and 4-4-2, and says you can also build a custom formation.
- Manage the squad. Assign names, shirt numbers and positions.
- Change the view. Switch between a full stadium pitch, half pitch and simple training courts.
- Plan drills. Place cones, ladders and balls, draw movements with 16 types of line, and group sessions into folders.
- Share. Export tactics, set pieces and plays to your players or a team chat.
What does the listing say, and what have I confirmed?
| Feature | On the store listing | Tested for this update |
|---|---|---|
| Drag and drop lineup, substitutions | Yes | Not re-tested |
| Names, shirt numbers, positions | Yes | Not re-tested |
| Full pitch, half pitch, training courts | Yes | Not re-tested |
| Drill creator with cones, ladders, balls | Yes | Not re-tested |
| 16 line types, folders for sessions | Yes | Not re-tested |
| No account, export in one tap | Yes | Not re-tested |
How do I plan a pressing drill with it?
This is a method, not a recorded session. It uses the tools the listing describes.
- Choose the half pitch view and place your back four and midfield in the shape you will train.
- Add two cones where the pressing trigger happens, for example the touchline.
- Draw a solid arrow for the player who presses and a dotted line for the cover run.
- Put the drill in a folder named after the week, so you can find it again.
- Export the board and send it to the squad before training.
What should a coach write on a board?
A board works when it carries one idea. Use this three line check before you share one: what is our shape, what is the trigger for pressing, and who takes each set piece. If a board cannot answer all three, split it into two boards.
Who is it for?
| You are | Fit |
|---|---|
| A grassroots or Sunday league coach | Good. It replaces a paper board |
| A team captain planning set pieces | Good. Draw it, then share it |
| A coach designing training drills | Good. The drill tools are built for it |
| A PE teacher showing formations | Reasonable for a class demonstration |
| An analyst who needs match data | Not a fit. It is a drawing tool, not an analysis tool |
What have I not checked?
This post first went up in April 2026. For the October 15, 2026 update I read the store listings and did not re-test every screen. I removed claims about presets, ads, data handling, Android version support and future features, because I cannot confirm them here. I have not tested it for 5 a side, although the listing mentions half pitch and training court views.
If you want a tool like this built for your club or business, see mobile app development in Lagos.
Frequently asked questions
What is Team Tactics Board?
A football tactics board for Android and iPhone that lets you drag players onto a 3D pitch, set names and shirt numbers, draw movements and plan training drills. The stores list it as Football Tactics Board 3D.
Which formations does it have?
The Google Play listing names 4-3-3, 4-2-3-1, 3-5-2 and 4-4-2, and says you can build a custom formation from scratch.
Do I need an account?
The Google Play listing says no account or sign up is needed. I did not re-test that for this update.
Does it cost anything?
On October 15, 2026 both store listings showed it at no charge to download. I did not check for ads or in-app purchases, so read the current listing.
Is it available on iPhone?
Yes. The App Store lists it as Football Tactics Board 3D, published under the name john osakwe, with a first release in June 2026.
Who built it?
I did, as Etest Tech Hub in Lagos.
How I wrote this
I built this app, so I am not a neutral reviewer. I wrote this update from the Google Play listing for com.teamtactics.byjohn and the App Store listing (id 6780077460), both read on October 15, 2026. The table above marks what is listed and what I did not re-test. I removed claims about presets, ads, privacy, Android versions and a roadmap that I could not confirm. I updated it on October 15, 2026.
Sources
- Google Play: Football Tactics Board 3D: Feature list: lineup builder, 16 line types, drills, no account, export. Accessed October 15, 2026.
- App Store: Football Tactics Board 3D: Free to download, first released June 17, 2026, seller john osakwe. Accessed October 15, 2026.
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