Finishing Overlap Delivery

Objective

• -Create crossing chances with an overlap
• -Deliver quality balls from wide areas
• -Coach the timing of the run outside

Setup

1. 1A wide channel with an overlapping start cone behind it in a 44 x 34 yards area.
2. 2Set a goal at the end of the area with a keeper or a target zone if no keeper is available.
3. 3Balls at the winger's cone, keeper in goal.

How to play

1. 1Winger receives, drives inside and sets for the overlapping runner.
2. 2The overlapping player delivers first time or after one touch.
3. 3Two attackers arrive at near post and penalty spot.
4. 4Every sequence starts with a pass out and ends with a strike on goal.
5. 5Goals score one, first-time finishes score two, and rebounds must be followed in.

Progressions

• +Cap the sequence at one touch before the strike
• +Raise the demand once the group is consistently successful

Regressions

• -Remove the keeper and finish into a wide target goal
• -Simplify the area or the service until success returns

Variations

• -Coach can throw in a second ball for an instant rebound finish
• -Run the practice on the opposite side of the pitch

Common mistakes

• -Overlap run too early
• -Crossing straight to the keeper
• -Rushing the shot and leaning back over the ball