Overload to Goal: 4v3

Set up

Field

Mark a 30 X 30 grid with one side attacking toward goal.

Players

8 or more players. Choose 3 defenders and put them in alternate-colored jerseys.

Keeper

Yes. Place a goalkeeper in the goal.

Balls

Start the attacking group in possession.

How it runs

1. 1.The attacking group uses its extra player to create and finish a scoring opportunity.
2. 2.Move the ball to find the free attacker and open gaps in the defensive shape.
3. 3.The three defenders work together to slow the attack and learn how to cover while outnumbered.

After each rep

To end the phase after winning possession, the defenders must complete a pass to the coach. The coach then returns a ball to the attackers and a new attack begins.