An overlapping run is when a player runs on the outside of a team mate who is in possession of the ball.
An overlapping run is when a player runs on the outside of a team mate who is in possession of the ball.
Overlaps are often used in wide areas to:
An underlapping run is when a player runs inside the ball.
For example, a midfielder passes outside to the wide player. As the ball travels, the full back makes a forward run inside the pass.
The aim is to run into space beyond the ball in order to receive in an advanced position, or to pull players away from the player in possession of the ball.
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