Tactics / In possession
The overlap
The winger takes the ball inside; the full-back runs round the outside into the space the winger left.
Why it works
It creates two against one on the wing. The defender has to choose: follow the winger inside, or the runner outside.
What players do
- Winger: carry the ball inside to pull the defender with you.
- Full-back: run round the outside at full speed. Call for it.
- The pass goes in front of the runner, not to their feet.
With young players
Good from 9v9 up, when there are proper full-backs and wingers.
Drawn on a 105 × 68 m pitch. Orange attacks left to right; numbers are the usual shirt numbers for each position.