Decision-making and creating the overlap, Crossing and Finishing Football

Description

The player stood on the half-way line passes to the player up field and then runs in to create an overlapping run.

The player on the ball can choose to:

1. Take on their defender.
2. Pass to the supporting striker.
3. Pass to the overlapping player.

The attackers should play out the drill and try to score.

Coaching Points

• Where possible keep the ball on the floor.
• The off the ball striker should always try and make themselves available to receive the ball.
• A and B must move together to make best use of the extra man situation.

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