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In this drill fullbacks can overlap to make use of the overload to beat opponents 2v1 and get the ball into wide areas where the ball can be crossed into the danger areas resulting in goals
Coaching Objectives
This drill improves play in wide areas and gets fullbacks to join in the attack. Overloads help the success of the drill with the fullbacks developing attacking instincts.
Attacking using fullbacks:
- Dribble using the leg furthest away from the defender and try to use the outside of the foot
- Try to take the defender into areas that are more attacking to take the initiative
- Use feints and skills to create space and give time on the ball
- Cross and finish on goal as soon as possible
- Movement is key to keeping the defender at bay
Drill Setup
- 25 Mins
- 14 Players
- 2 Goals
- 2 sets of 4 Bibs
- 60x40 y
What the Players Do
You need to create three teams of four players (or split your team as close to this as possible). One team are the attacking fullbacks and they work with each team in turn creating 6v4 using…Continue Reading For Free
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