Tactics, formations and the art of 7-a-side football.

7v7 is outpacing traditional 11-a-side in participation rates across Europe. Here is why the small-sided game is winning.

Chemistry, balance, and a keeper who can actually kick — the building blocks of a dominant 7-a-side squad.

From the classic 3-3-1 to the audacious 4-2, here are the formations that consistently win in 7-a-side football.