5v5 Overlap Bonus Game — Release the Outside Runner
A 5v5 directional game where teams earn a scoring bonus after using an overlapping runner around the outside of the ball carrier.
Recognise and reward overlapping runs during live small-sided play.
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Players
10
Duration
16 min
Equipment
Balls, Cones, Bibs, Mini goals
Difficulty
Intermediate
Age group
U12–U18
Category
Shooting
Type
Attacking
Organization
Use a 34x26m pitch with two mini-goals per end. Play 5v5. A goal is worth double if the move includes a clear overlap that receives the ball.
Coaching Points
Ball carrier attracts pressure | Overlap starts from behind | Release at the right moment | Supporting players clear the outside lane | Attack quickly after the overlap
Progressions
- Require the overlap to enter a marked wide channel.
Regressions
- Allow an unopposed wide channel for the runner.
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