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Initial setup. 1 has the ball at the top, 5 on the left wing.
DESCRIPTION
Full-back overlaps the winger, receives in the wide channel, and delivers a cross. Drills the coordination between defender and midfielder/winger that creates wide threat.
COACHING POINTS
• Winger holds the ball until overlap is on — then releases
• Overlap runner accelerates past at the right moment
• Communication: 'on your inside!' or 'overlap!'
• Cross with the foot furthest from the goalkeeper
• Aim for the 6-yard box, between keeper and defenders
Progression: add a defender in the wide channel. Inside-forward pulls wide to create the overlap opposite.
Regression: walk-through, no defender, full-back already 5 yards ahead.