The team ran on the field and lined up 'in' a punt 'formation'.
The book explains the 'formation' of the planets.
the 'formation' [='development'] of new ideas
(..) - Mr. Wickwire! - Yes, Master Chief? Since the whole world seems to be awake at , why don't you get your class out here and into formation. Might as well crank it up right now. All right, Master Chief. You guys heard him. Let's rock and roll. - Ready for round two? (..)1997 G.I. Jane