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
(..) and forming an attack wave, sir. We have got their attention. *something* steady, Mr. Sulu. Brace yourselves, everybody. Spock, stand by to drop out of formation. - Scotty, all *something* back there? - Ay, sir. Ready to broadcast at . MHz. - Made your choice, Classy? (..)2016 Star Trek Beyond