| Fullbacks (RB and LB) in the Pyramid and WM formations were required to mark the other team inside halves, thus acting as nowadays central defenders. Right and Left halves used to mark the outside right and left, thus acting as nowadays fullbacks. The Center half could act either as a centre back or nowadays holding midfielder depending on skill. Outside Right and Outside Left were the wingers in the pyramid and WM. Inside right and Left were usually strikers but could also be playmakers.
RH/LH/CH : Right/Left/Center Half
IR/IL : Inside Right/Left
OR/OL : Outside Right/Left
SW : Sweeper |