Small Sided Game - 6v6 - Overload - Playing Through the Thirds 40x30 Pitch 6 v 6 2v1 in Defensive/Attacking Third (Defensive Overload) 2v2 in Middle Third Players must combine with each other before passing into the next Third Progression 1: Players must combine with each other before passing into the next Third. Player who makes the pass can enter the next Third but must return to original Third when the phase of play breaks down Progression 2: Players must combine with each other before dribbling or passing into the next Third. Player who enters the next Third must return to original Third when the phase of play breaks down
Encourage combination play Encourage support behind the ball Encourage players to take advantage of the overloads, particularly during Progression1 & 2 Focus on supporting runs for team in possession and recovery runs for team out of possession
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