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Creating overloads
Create overloads in both defence and attack, with your players experiencing brief spells in every area of the pitch
WHY USE IT
Good players understand and play in a lot of different positions and formations. This session gives players a chance to see how overloads and changing numbers work in different positions.
SET UP
Set up a 45x30-yard area, split into three 15-yard zones. We used 18 players.
HOW TO PLAY
Use two teams of nine including goalkeepers. Each team selects a formation to play (3-3-2 v 4-2-2 for example) with the players going into their respective zones and staying there. Play for four minutes, then each zone of players must move to the next zone with the 3-3-2 team becoming 2-3-3 for example (the three in the defence zone move into midfield, the three in midfield move into attack, and the two attackers moves into defence).
Again play for four minutes and then move the players on, so this time they are set are up 3-2-3. Add the scores at the end. Get your players to try different formations and see how the players cope with the different playing positions.
COACHING POINTS
This is a great session to see players understanding roles in the game and there are lots of touches for all.
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