Overlapping & Underlapping Runs

🔧 How to set up the activity:

• Create a 25x20 yard area with a goal at one end
• Place a mannequin halfway down each flank
• Coach and player start at end of the area

⚽ Activity:

• Coach dribbles wide and calls “overlap” or “underlap.”
• Player reacts, runs correct path, and receives pass from coach to beat the mannequin
• Player then finishes into mini goal
• Run 5–6 reps on each side.

✅ Coaching points:

• Time run – don’t sprint too early.
• Scan before movement to see space.
• Accelerate into overlap with intent to attack.