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Attacking

Final Third Combinations — 4v3 Overloads

Ball fed to CM at the edge of the area

Theme

Attacking

Duration

25 min

Players (min–rec–max)

14–14–14

Equipment

cones, balls, pinnies

Set-up

Ball fed to CM at the edge of the area. CAM and two forwards (ST, second runner) attack 4v3 against three defenders and a keeper. Attackers must complete at least two passes before shooting. Rotate defenders after each rep.

Coaching points

  • Oscar: you have vision — use it to play the final pass, not hold the ball
  • Joel and Andre: movement must create a problem for the defender, not just run into space
  • Eli: when the ball goes into the area, your job is to arrive late into a shooting position — not stand and watch

Progressions

  • Restrict to two touches in the final third for attackers
  • Add a second CDM who can join late to create a 5v3 if the first combination breaks down