98-P9 · Functional practice · U15–U17
Exploiting Wide Overloads in the Final 3rd
Exploiting Wide Overloads in the Final 3rd is a functional practice for U15–U17 teams (15 players, 50 × 45 yards) that works on movement, crossing and dribbling.
This functional practice takes place in a 45x50-yard area and is designed to enhance wide players' decision-making in the final third.
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1:38 - Age group
- U15–U17
- Players
- 15 players
- Area
- 50 × 45 yards (1/2 Pitch)
- Time
- 25–30 minutes
- Goalkeeper
- No
- Coaches
- 1
- Practice type
- Functional practice
- Coach level
- Advanced (B Licence)
How it's set up
This functional practice takes place in a 45 by 50-yard area and focuses on developing wide players decision-making to exploit the wide overload in the final third. The objective for the possession team (Gold) is to circulate possession, creating opportunities to pass to the wingers in the wide channels who can either beat their defender or combine with teammates to create crossing opportunities. We work through different attacking solutions, building patterns and movements for players to recognise and implement in game scenarios. If the defenders win possession, they can counterattack and finish in any of the three mini goals.
Key coaching points
- Solution 1: Full back makes an underlapping run from deep
- Solution 2: Straight Pass and Diagonal Run in Behind
- Solution 3: Quick 1-2 Combinations around the Defender
Also in the full practice
- 3 player questions to check understanding during the practiceIn Club
- The coach-led video (1:38) how to set it up and deliver itIn Club
- Add it to your team's Dugout drop it into a session plan with your warm-up and gameIn Club
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