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FOOTBALL LANGUAGE · overload

Overload

Have more players than the opposition in one area.

01 / What this means

Overload

An overload creates a local numerical or positional advantage so an opponent must defend several threats at once.

In the game situation3 linked Decision scenarios2 game phases
Position relevanceDM · CM · AM · WINGER · STRIKER—
Age and developmentDEVELOP · ADVANCED · PERFORMANCE · SENIORT 2 · V 1.7 · D 2

02 / Age and development

Age and development

11–13
DEVELOP

An overload creates a local numerical or positional advantage so an opponent must defend several threats at once.

14–16
ADVANCED

An overload creates a local numerical or positional advantage so an opponent must defend several threats at once.

17
PERFORMANCE

An overload creates a local numerical or positional advantage so an opponent must defend several threats at once.

18+
SENIOR

An overload creates a local numerical or positional advantage so an opponent must defend several threats at once.

03 / What to look for

Common thinking error

Find where your team has more players.

Do not treat this concept as a fixed action. First read pressure, space, teammates, opponents and game phase.

04 / Related concepts

Related concepts

4
Perception

Space

Recognise and use free space.

Support

Support angle

Support the ball at a useful angle.

Combination play

Third man

Use a second player to release the third.

Passing & distribution

Switch of play

Move the attack to the free opposite side.

05 / Sources and references

Sources and references

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