Finishing in Overload

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Organisation

• 6 cones to mark the field
• 2 goals
• at least 5 balls
Process

The offensive (green) team starts in a 2 vs. 1 situation and tries to score as quickly as possible.

After each scoring attempt (goal/miss), one additional offensive player (with a new ball) and one additional defensive player enter the field. This gradually transitions to a 3 vs. 2, 4 vs. 3, 5 vs. 4, and eventually a 6 vs. 5 situation.

If the defending (red) team regains possession of the ball or the goalkeeper saves it, they initiate a counter-attack towards the opposite goal.

Once all players are on the field, a 5-minute free-play period ensues. Afterward, a new round begins with the 2 vs. 1 setup.
Tip

Coaching Points

• Exploit the numerical advantage to create width in the game
• Encourage many 1 vs. 1 situations

Training Set

Main point, End

Duration

25 min

Age

U09 - Men's / Women's

Tactics

Man down/Man up, Player behavior, One on one, One On One, Transition drill, Quick transitioning (defense to offense), Quick transitioning (offense to defense)