TRAINING SESSION
EXAMPLE 5
ATTACKING OVERLOADS
Key Before Training:
1. Everything would be ready for when the players enter the training
pitch i.e. Cones, poles, mini goals, mannequins etc.
2. ALL stations are ready (no interval and no set-up time needed).
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Manchester United Training Session Example 5 - Attacking Overloads
4. Conditioned Three-Zone 7v7 (+1) Small Sided 8-10
Game with Attacking Overloads min
FIRST 2 BALLS: If blues win the ball, they play straight BALL 3
to the forward and try to score (counter including LP). y When the second phase finishes, the Coach plays
BALL 1 a new ball to a blue forward or midfielder. They
launch a quick counter attack and try to score.
y The practice starts with the Coach's pass to the
GK in the low zone, who passes to a defender. Coaching Points
The reds have a 2v1 situation and aim to move 1. Open pitch up big in low zone and play 3v1. Get
the ball into the middle zone. 3v1 can be created away quickly and play into midfield with quality.
with the GK or if the link player drops back.
2. Create angles in the middle zone with 4v3 or 5v3
y There is a 4v3 situation in the middle zone with advantage with defender dribbling forward.
the aim of moving the ball to the final zone.
3. Drag players out of position to create overloads
y 2 players move into the end zone to create a 3v2 and find the spare man.
for final stage of the attack and reds try to score.
4. Which side are we going to attack? Does the
BALL 2 defender press early, delay, or retain position?
y When the first phase finishes, the Coach plays a 5. Create 3v2 or 4v2 to score in the end zone.
new ball to a red player in the middle zone. The 6. 2nd Ball: Keep momentum and score quickly.
reds try to react quickly and score.
SOURCE: René Meulensteen's Manchester United training sessions at Carrington Training Ground, Manchester - 2007-2013
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