🔧 Set-up: Mark a 30x15-yard wide channel Position 1 goalkeeper, 1 primary defender, 1 wide attacker, 1 overlapping attacker, and 1 attacker in the box Include a feeder outside the channel with a supply of balls ⚽ Activity: Feeder passes the ball to the wide attacker Overlapping attacker joins to create a 2v1 against the defender Defender must decide whether to block the pass, track the overlap, or delay the attack Wide attackers attempt to combine and deliver a cross into the box Attacker in the box tries to score from the cross Rotate roles every 5 minutes to ensure balanced practice in all positions Gradually increase overlap speed and attacking tempo Encourage attackers to vary combinations to test defender’s decision-making ✅ Coaching Points: Stay balanced to manage both the ball carrier and overlapping runner Focus on delaying play to allow defensive support Communicate clearly to organise marking of the overlap Make smart decisions on when to press or hold shape Position body to block the most dangerous passing option ➕ Progressions: Add a second defender in the wide area to simulate covering support Add a defender inside the box to contest crosses
