Decoy Overlap — Winger Drives Inside as Fullback Drags Defender
A wide attacking practice where the fullback's overlap is not automatically used. The winger reads whether the defender follows the runner and attacks inside when that movement clears the lane.
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Organization
Set a wide channel with winger, supporting fullback and one or two defenders. The winger receives facing the fullback defender. The supporting fullback overlaps at speed. If the defender tracks the overlap, the winger drives inside toward a mini-goal or full goal.
Coaching Points
Overlap must be fast enough to move the defender | Winger keeps the ball long enough to read the reaction | Attack inside immediately if the lane opens | Overlapping player continues beyond to remain a threat | Do not predetermine the pass
Progressions
- Add a covering centre-back who can step into the inside lane.
Regressions
- Use a passive defender who always follows the overlap.
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