5–3–1. Only when facing a negative result will a team with ten players play in a risky attacking formation such as 4–3–2, 3–4–2, or even 4–2–3. If one or more players are also sent off, teams often adopt all-out attacking or all-out defensive formations, depending on the score. See also Association football tactics and skills Association football positions Catenaccio Total Football Zona mista References External links Introduction to formations at BBC Sport The development of early formations from National Soccer Coaches Association of America Association football tactics Association football terminology