Wide Overload | Fullback & Winger Combination Attack

Overview

• Players who attack in tandem out of the fullback and winger partnership
• Players who want to finish clinically once they’ve built a numbers-up
• Players who want to turn wide play into real goals in matches
• Players who want to work on positioning and decision-making at the same time

Objectives

• Build a 2v1 in wide areas (two attackers vs one defender) and cash in on the edge
• Move the ball forward fast with quick decisions, sharp passing, and crosses
• Nail down the roles and the link-up between fullback and winger
• Get players finishing from crosses in a crowded penalty area

Setup

This drill draws out the wide numbers-up and reps the full cross-to-shot sequence over and over at high speed.

１）Setup: 13 players on a 50 x 60 field. You’ll need a fullback, a winger, three center backs, two holding mids, two attacking mids, two forwards, and a keeper.

２）Starting picture: The fullback and winger work together to make it 2v1 against one wide defender. As soon as they win it, get them thinking fast forward play down the flank.

３）How it flows: Once quick passing gets them past the back line, they set up to deliver a cross. As the cross comes in, the two attackers crash the penalty area.

４）Finishing phase: Inside the box it turns into a 2v2. With an extra defender added, players have to move well and read the moment.