Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): PLAYING FORWARD THROUGH OVERLOADS

Overloading the opponent

SETUP

-13 x Players

-40x30 metres

-1xLarge goal

-6x4 mins

-6x1min Rest

-Total 30 mins

-The play begins in a structured 3v2 in the first area before entering a compact 3v3 central area,and then looking to play in to the final zone which is a 1v1.

- Each area can be manipulated with overloads dependent on the coaches requirments,allow movement between the ones as you see acceptable,the decision will need to be specific to thr way we play and what we expect to see

PLAYER TASKS

-When and where do individuals make movements across the zones to encourage the opposition to move away from areas of strength

-Can individuals look to recognize the movement of their team mate,realize when space is open and occupy that space in order to disrupt the opponent

TEAM TASKS

-Ensure that defensive stability is maintained,overloads can not compromise the defensive structure

-Recognize the importance of play through the opponent

-Develop an understanding of the importance of winning the ball back early through good coverage of the pitch

-Team must not forget the importance of the practice,this is very simple to find a way of scoring through thee philosophy's frame work

PROGRESSION

-Allow overloads in the First zone

-All overloads in the middle zone with full backs or attackers moving zone

-Allow players to overload the attacking half to create 2v1

-Limit touches of players in specific zones