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Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): Gk creating overloads

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David Wilkinson
Name: David Wilkinson
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Membership: Adult Member
Sport: Football/Soccer
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Description

Pitch: Half-pitch with mini goals on half way 

Teams: 7v6

Possession team: 2-3-1 (GK, 2 CBs, 3 midfielders, 1 striker).

Pressing team: Adjusted based on opposition problem (Block 1: High Press, Block 2: Mid-Block).

Scoring System:

 In possession team to score in mini goals

Normal goals count for pressing team

+2points for goals originating from the GK creating an overload

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Block 1 (4 minutes) – GK Creating Overload vs. High Press

Opposition Problem: 

The opposition presses aggressively in a 1-3-2 shape, aiming to prevent short build-up play and forcing mistakes under pressure.

Solution:

The GK must step in with play and be brave  to create a 3v2 overload with the center-backs.

Quick ball circulation to move the pressing team and open passing lanes.

Practice Conditions:

GK must be involved in the build-up.

If the pressing team wins possession, they must finish within 5 seconds.

Coaching Points:

1. Finding the Spare Man:

Scan before receiving to identify the free player.

Recognize where the opposition leaves space.

2. Support Positions:

GK must adjust positioning to create angles and always offer an option.

Be brave in possession, stepping into space if needed.

3. Ball Speed:

Play quickly to shift the press before opposition can adjust.

Use disguised passes to keep defenders guessing.

4. Creating 2v1s:

If pressed, GK combines with CBs to eliminate an opponent.

Recognize moments to draw a presser before playing out.

What Ifs:

1. If the opposition blocks central passing lanes?

GK uses wide areas to create 2v1s with CB’s

2. If the opposition presses the GK aggressively?

GK plays first-time passes or clips the ball into midfield.

3. If the opposition delays the press?

GK steps forward with the ball to attract pressure and create space.

Coaching position

Around GK for concurrent coaching and coaching process

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Block 2 (4 minutes) – GK Creating Overload vs. Mid-Block

Opposition Problem: The opposition sits deeper in a 3-3 shape, blocking central progression.

Solution

 

Gk encouraged to circulate ball to move opposition out of position and look for a spare man.

 

Coaching Points:

  • Finding the Spare Man:

    • Recognizes when to play short vs. when to draw pressure and switch.
    • Uses the extra pass to shift the opposition before progressing.

  • Support Positions:

    • GK steps into a higher position to maintain possession.
    • Ensures a constant passing option for defenders under pressure.

  • Ball Speed:

    • Tempo changes to unbalance the defensive block.
    • GK uses driven or clipped passes to break lines efficiently.

Opposition What Ifs:

  • If the opposition screens passing lanes?

    • GK recycles possession quickly, forcing them to adjust.

  • If the opposition allows the GK time but presses the defenders?

    • GK steps higher to create a +1 overload, forcing them to commit

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