Chained 2v1s That Cash In on the Overload | Build-Up to Wide Attack

Overview

• You’ll need at least 14 players per team (4 attackers, 3 defenders, plus supporting roles)
• Field size 40m x 36m (a similar-sized area works too)
• Built for U15 and up, where players can read more complex situations

Objectives

• Run a central overload scenario straight into a wide cross-and-finish
• Ramp up how fast your players decide and how fast they execute
• Sharpen the timing of their off-the-ball runs
• Build the adaptability to flip between two different situations in a heartbeat — with the same players

Setup

This session runs two different attacking scenarios back-to-back. First your players work a central 2v1 using the overload, then they shift straight out wide for a cross-and-finish 2v1.

１）Setup

・Put 2 attackers in the center area

・Put 1 defender in the center

・Put another 2 attackers up top on the wide side

・Position a crosser and a defender in the wide area

２）Phase 1: Central 2v1 (build-up)

・The 2 attackers start on the ball

・Move it with quick one- and two-touch passing

・Beat the lone defender to shoot, or play the final pass

３）Switching phases

・As soon as the first scenario ends, those same 2 players sprint out wide

・Wait for the crosser to get set

４）Phase 2: Wide 2v1 (cross-and-finish)

・The crosser delivers the ball in

・Both attackers time their runs

・They read where the ball is dropping, get into position, and finish