(A) or (B) pass the ball into any of the three attackers and close them down as the ball travels. Try to create a 2 v 1 set-up somewhere on the field of play from the 3 v 2 situation. If it proves difficult to set up and execute successfully, start with a 3 v 1 situation and then go to a 3 v 2 when it starts to work regularly.

Players can make their plays using each others movement as a decoy, as well as an exchange of possession of the ball.

Playing offside makes this set-up more realistic.

Condition the attacking players so they can only score with two touches (or only one touch if possible). This set-up shows a typical overlap situation. (1) can make two decisions: to pass to (2) and overlap or use (2)’s run to take (B) out of position and come inside with the ball creating a 2 v 1 against (A). It is important for players to realize, in this case (2), that they make runs to create space for themselves and also for their teammates.