Overlap Express: Fullback

Set up

Field

Use half the field with a full-size goal.

Players

6 or more players. Use two attackers, one central midfielder, one outside midfielder, and one defensive player. Arrange the players as shown and adjust the spacing to suit the field and the level of the group.

Keeper

Yes. Place a goalkeeper in goal.

Balls

Start with the defensive back in possession.

How it runs

1. 1.The pattern begins with right fullback Player 1 passing to right midfielder Player 2.
2. 2.Player 1 immediately overlaps around the outside of Player 2.
3. 3.Player 2 finds checking forward Player 4.
4. 4.Player 4 sets the ball back to central midfielder Player 3, who then plays forward toward the right corner flag into the overlapping run of Player 1.
5. 5.Player 1 takes a preparation touch and crosses for forwards Players 4 and 5, who have moved toward the face of goal.
6. 6.Run the same pattern on both sides of the field.