What is Overlap?
An overlap is when a player runs around the outside of a teammate in possession to create width.
Football glossary
Overlap
An overlap is when a player runs around the outside of a teammate in possession to create width.
Simple definition
An overlap is when a player runs around the outside of a teammate in possession to create width.
Example in a match
A full back overlaps the winger to stretch the defence.
Why it matters for development
Creates crossing and combination options.
How young players can train it
Walk-through patterns then live 2v1 wide channels.
- Small-sided games
- Coach feedback after sessions
- Video review where available
Questions
FAQs
At what age can players learn this?
Introduce concepts age-appropriately — simple language for younger players, more detail from U12+.
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