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Utilising overloads and creating passing lanes will help players keep possession and dominate the opposition. This drill will allow players to work on these techniques.
Coaching Objectives
Good technique on the ball and movement off the ball is key in keeping possession, finding passing lanes to receive is also important in order to dominate the ball and take advantage of the overload.
Drill Setup
- 30 Mins
- 10 Players
- 10 Bibs
- 20x30 y
What the Players Do
Area 20x20 - spilt into 4 equal boxes.
Players split into 2 teams of 4 with two ‘magic’ players who play with the team in possession.
Aim of the drill is to keep possession, team in possession must have a player in each sqaure at all times to encourage players to create space. Players are able to rotate at any time.
When defenders win the ball, they become attackers and continue to keep possession.
Swap ‘magic’ players after each round.
Coaching Tips
Movement
Stetch the opposition by getting high and wide, this will create space to move in to.
Try to rotate with teammates to create space and passing lines.
Keeping Possession
Encourage players to receive with an open body so they can see all options
Quick play – try to play quickly, by either dribbling or passing to utilise the overload
Try to take up positions where you can receive between the opposition in order to break lines
Support
Try to always have two passing options
Try to have a pivot player behind the ball and ahead of the ball to help connect play
Modify the Session
Space: Bigger / Smaller area
Task: Add in 4 small target goals, positioned in each corner, players can score into the goals once they have completed a number of passes.
Equipment: Add goals
Player: Add more or less players to create different underloads or overloads
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Abbie Sadler
Women’s High Performance Football Centre Coach Development Officer at the FA and BCWFC WSLA Academy Coach at Bristol City.
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