Overload two way

Overview

The overload two way game progresses from overload continuous and places the attackers under greater pressure to make good decisions on the ball and use their team mates. This is due to the defenders having the opportunity to regain the ball and then score themselves in the mini goal.

SET UP

• Pitch 40yds x 30yds
• One goal at one end and two mini goals at the other

See complete set up here

What you get your players to do

The goalkeeper goes into the goal.

The teams line up so that one white player goes first, then two red players, then two white players, then two red players and finally one white player.

To start, the white player has three touches to score a goal, then the white player defends as two red players dribble into the pitch and play 2v1, then two white players enter to make a 3v2, two red players to make a 4v3 and finally one white player to make a 4v4 game.

If the defenders win possession of the ball they are able to score in either of the mini goals.

Once all the balls have been played the teams return to the starting point and rotate so that the red team starts the game.

Rules

• The game is played for eight sets of five balls with each player having a turn to start the game.
• The attacking team scores in the standard goal while the defenders try to score in the mini goals
• If a goal is scored or the ball leaves play then the new attackers enter the pitch

Development/progression

Improve the reward for the defenders by giving double goals for any goal that is scored in the mini goals. This will also place more pressure on the attackers.