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