Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): UEFA/FAW C Creating and Exploiting Overloads

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Miguel Garcia

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Miguel Garcia
Name: Miguel Garcia
City: Plainfield
Country: United States of America
Membership: Adult Member
Sport: Football/Soccer
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Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Creating and Exploiting Overloads (In-Possession)

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Creating and Exploiting Overloads (In-Possession)

Primary Focus:

Understand when and how to create and exploit overloads to progress forward and create goalscoring opportunities

Organization:

12 players total

5v5 + 2 neutral wide players

Area: 25 x 20

2 mini goals or 2 goals with GKs

Wide channels (3-4m) on each side

Neutral players operate in wide channels only 

Explanation:

Team in possession uses neutral wide players to: create overloads in wide areas, combine quickly, progress forward and score

If possession is lost: immediate transtion, opposition attacks opposite goal

Adaptations (Progressions & Regressions):

Progressions: 

Inside players = 2 sec. limit

Wide neutrals = 1 touch only

Add time limit to attack after entering wide channel

Regressions:

Increase width of channels

Add extra neutral player

Allow unlimited touches

Challenges, Conditions or Targets:


Challenges:

Can you recognize the overload quickly?

Can you find the spare player?

Can you combine quickly yo exploit the overload?

Conditions/Constraints:

Neutral wide players = 1-2 secs. on the ball

Goals count double if overload is used before scoring

Encourage overlaps/underlaps in wide areas

Targets:

Goal after overload combination = 3pts

Goal = 2pts

Successful overlap/underlap = 1 pt

Technical:

Passing quality

Dribbling into space

Receiving on the move

Combination play

Tactical:

Find spare player

Create overloads

Use width and depth

Overlap/underlap timing

Key Coaching Points:

Find the spare player

Exploit the overload quickly

Make the pitch big

Use overlaps and underlaps

Move the ball quickly

Technique:

Exploiting the Overload:

1. Recognize numerical advantage

2. Commit defender

3. Pass or dribble at correct moment

4. Support beyond the ball

Supporting the Ball (Individual +1)

1. Create angle of support

2. Overlap or underlap at correct timing

3. Stay connected to play

Individual +1

On the Ball: Can you recognize and exploit the overload?

Around the Ball:

Can you support with overlap/underlap movement?


Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Creating and Exploiting Overloads (Out of Possession)

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Creating and Exploiting Overloads (Out of Possession)

Primary Focus:

Understand when and how to defend against overloads by protecting central spaces and supporting teammates around the ball

Organization:

Same practice layout

5v5 + 2 neutral wide players

Area: 25 x 20

Wide channels on both sides

Explanation:

Team in possession attempts to:

Use wide neutrals to create overloads

Combine quickly to attack

Team out of possession attempts to:

stop overloads

protect central spaces

Delay attack

Win possession and transition quickly

Adaptations (Progressions & Regressions):

Progressions:

Add extra defender temporarily

Reduce touch restrictions for attackers

Increase attacking speed with time limit

Regressions:

Add extra defender temporarily

Reduce size of wide channels

Limit attacking touches

Challenges, Conditions or Targets:

Challenges:

Can defenders recognize overloads early?

Can they support quickly around the ball?

Can they protect central areas while defending wide overloads?

Conditions/Constraints:

Defenders gain: 3 pts for interception in overload area

2 pts for forcing play backwards

1 pt for forcing play wide without penetration

Neutral players remain 1-2 secs. on the ball

Targets:

Win the ball and score in mini goal = 3pts

Force play backwards = 2pts

Force play into wide channel with no penetration = 1 pt 

Technical:

Pressing technique

Defensive body shape

Interceptions

Tackling

Tactical:

Protect central areas

Delay overload

Force play away from danger

Leave furthest player

Technique:

Defending the Overload:

1. Press quickly

2. Delay attack if outnumbered

3. Protect central passing lanes

4. Wait for defensive support

Supporting Around the Ball (Individual +1):

1. Provide cover behind pressure

2. Protect dangerous passing lanes

3. Stay compact and connected

Individual +1

On the ball: Can you delay and force play away from danger?

Around the ball: Can you provide cover and protext central space?


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