Overload to Goal: 4v2

Set up

Field

Mark a grid across the width of the field extending about 25 yards from the main goal; the area should be roughly 50x25 yards. Put a portable goal 25 yards away from the primary goal.

Players

10 or more players. Divide the players into two teams and place a goalkeeper in each goal.

Keeper

Yes, one in each goal.

Balls

Position each team on both sides of the goalposts, with one side holding a supply of balls.

How it runs

1. 1.Two target players from the attacking team begin near the goal they will attack, while their teammates start at the goal they are defending.
2. 2.The targets check toward the ball and ask for service from the teammates near the defensive end.
3. 3.The opposing team sends 2 defenders out to close those target players.
4. 4.The starting attacker plays into the target's feet and the attacking group then goes 4v2 toward goal.
5. 5.The target reads the pressure and decides whether to turn and shoot or lay the ball back to the midfielders.
6. 6.If a defender wins possession, the defenders counter 2vs4 toward the opposite goal.

After each rep

Alternate the direction so the other team also gets a 4v2 attack toward its goal. Rotate the forwards through the target-player roles.