Reacting in overloads

Try to move the ball quickly, using a maximum of one or two touches. Try to get players to use one touch passing and only to depend on a second touch when they have to control a poor pass. Timing of the pass is key to how the player receives the ball whether a through ball for the player to run on to or a switch of play. Speed of play is important for receiving and passing. Good passing helps players to control the ball and make decisions easier Players should try to finish by taking into account the goalkeeper's position and the best place to put the ball Players should always be alert for rebounds and poor clearances

How to beat a defender

A good first touch is key to creating time and space to make a decision what to do next – Pass, Dribble or Shoot. Move into position to receive the ball using feet, chest or thigh. Create a good angle to receive the ball away from the defending player Be open to the play and scan before receiving to see where the danger lies Use the arms for balance Keep the head steady Move quickly into space

Keep your arms out at all times when dribbling around defenders. You can use them to brush past players, improve your balance, and keep players farther away from you. Good balance will help you cut quickly in any direction while retaining control of the ball. Land on the front of your feet every step, whether you are dribbling forward with your laces or cutting across your body using an inside touch.

Attacking
8 -10

Changing Overloads

Difficulty

Written by Dave Clarke

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Overloads happen every time your players are involved in matches. Get them to make their overloads count on the pitch

Coaching Objectives

Different overloads work in this drill to work on reacting to transitions and getting players to think about how best to capitalise on different numbers in attack

Drill Setup

20 Mins
10 Players
2 Goals
5 Bibs
40 x 30 y

What the Players Do

The overloads change at every attack with players working on 2v1 and 3v2. A player from the central area of the pitch comes on with a ball and two players at one end come to play 2v1 against the lone…

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