Animated
Plays
Instant Formation Analysis
Drag · Draw · Export · Save
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Six acts · rankedAnimated Plays
Draw the runs, passes and dribbles, then press play and watch the move develop. The clearest way to coach set pieces, pressing traps and timing.
See how animated plays workFormation Analysis
Instant analysis of your shape: detected formation, overall score, team width, compactness, defensive line, and the tactical strengths and weaknesses that follow from them.
Drag & Drop Board
Place players anywhere on the pitch in seconds. Two teams, jersey numbers and player names. Works on desktop and tablet.
Draw Plays & Movements
Annotate with arrows, lines, circles and freehand. Built for explaining runs, pressing traps and set pieces.
Save & Reload
Save formations to your account and reload them anywhere. Build a library for different opponents and situations.
Export & Share
Download a tactic as a PNG or JSON file and send it to your team.
Running order
Up and running in 30 secondsPlace your players
Drag tokens from the bench onto the pitch. Choose a formation preset or build your own from scratch.
Draw your tactics
Use arrows, lines and freehand tools to annotate runs, pressing lines and set-piece movements.
Analyse & improve
Hit Run Analysis for an instant breakdown of your formation's strengths, weaknesses and key metrics.
Admission
No credit card requiredFree
$0 forever
- Full tactics board & drawing tools
- Formation analysis
- Build & play back animated moves
- One animated save a day
Pro
$5.99 / month · cancel any time
- Everything in Free
- Unlimited animated saves
- Unlimited analysis
- Unlimited saved tactics · no ads
Small print
Everything before you startIs TacticBoard free to use?
Yes — completely free with no signup required. You get the full tactics board, drawing tools, formation analysis, and animated plays right away — draw runs, passes and dribbles and watch the move play out. Free accounts save one animated play a day; TacticBoard Pro removes that limit and all ads.
Do I need to download anything?
No download, no app store. TacticBoard runs entirely in your browser on any device — desktop, tablet, or mobile.
How does the formation analysis work?
Place your players on the field and click Analyze. TacticBoard evaluates your formation and returns an instant breakdown of strengths, weaknesses, pressing traps, and tactical suggestions.
Can I save my tactics?
Yes. Create a free account to save unlimited formations and access them from any device. Your tactics are stored securely in the cloud.
What does TacticBoard Pro include?
Everyone can build and play back animated moves. Pro lets you save as many as you like — free accounts save one a day — removes all advertising, and supports the continued development of the platform.
Is it good for youth and grassroots coaches?
Absolutely. TacticBoard is designed specifically for grassroots coaches, youth teams, and recreational players. Simple enough for beginners, powerful enough for detailed tactical planning.
Can your all-time XI go unbeaten?
Take a break from tactics and play Unbeaten XI — spin for a club and era, draft an all-time starting eleven, and simulate a full 38-game season.
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your next win?
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