Make good decisions on the ball (risk v reward) Decision making of the player in possession on the transition to continue the attack at pace or retain possession When and how to use the overload when its created (maximum width and depth) Use keeper as extra player when you are in possession as the team who is one less Passing detail Ball speed Movement off the ball Finishing technical components Communication between teammates Passing or dribbling detail under pressure and when tired

Press high of you have the overload to win the ball as quickly as possible Stay compact and patient when you are defending with an underload One v one defending details (delay, distance, balance)

Attacking
16 - 18+

Transition and Overloads

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Written by Tanya Oxtoby

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This activity is a brilliant way to work on playing with an underload or overload both in and out of possession with making the right decision key to players having success when playing.

Coaching Objectives

This activity will work on players ability to make good decisions on when to keep possession, what pass selection is correct and when to shoot. If players make the wrong decision, they will then have a player leave the field, and play against an overload.

Drill Setup

15 Mins
12 Players
2 Goals
2 sets of Bibs
2 x 18 yard boxes y

What the Players Do

Four players for each team will start on the pitch, with the other four resting for the 90 second period. One team will start with the ball from the goalkeeper and look to attack the other goal.…

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