Set Up:

To begin the drill, Player 1 passes up to Player 2 and then overlaps him (the overlap can be run to either side of the grid). Player 2 plays square to Player 3, and Player 3 plays a thru ball to Player 1. Player 1 finishes the sequence with a pass up to Player 4. To restart the combination, Player 5 moves into the center to receive the first pass from Player 4, and Player 1 moves into the open flank position. Player 2 runs to the end of the grid to wait for the final pass, and Player 3 remains on the same flank.

Coaching Points:

1.  Timing the run – The player making the overlap run must watch the play develop.

2.  Feinting – Fake a pass and turn away from the player running the overlap.

3.  Passing – Play the thru pass to the feet, and don’t lead the attacker into the next defender.

Progressions/Regressions:

Progression 1 – All of the players are limited to one touch.