Playing the Overload from 3v3 | Decision-Making & Quick Transition

Overview

• For all field players, U13 and up
• Great for teams that want to speed up how fast they read and play a pass
• Use it in the sharpening, game-realistic part of your session

Objectives

• Your four attackers learn to read the 4v3 overload and use the extra man to finish
• Players sharpen how fast they pick the best next play the moment the ball comes to them
• Defenders build the habit of closing down quick to slow the attack the second they lose it
• Stacking loads of quick decisions in a short window pushes up the decision speed players can actually use in a match

Setup

Four attackers use their overload to go for goal while three defenders close down fast to stop them.

1）Set up a 30m x 30m square with a goal on each side

2）Start with the four attackers in possession

3）On the coach’s ball, the attackers pass their way toward the opposite goal

4）Defenders close down quick to win the ball or block the shot

5）Stop play once a goal goes in or the ball leaves the area

6）Rotate attackers and defenders and run it back over several sets

7）Around 3 minutes per set, 6–8 sets total works well