overload
TrainingA scenario created in training where the attacking team has more players than the defending team (e.g., 3v2) to encourage attacking play.
Related Terms in Training
crossing and finishing
A functional drill where wide players practice delivering the ball into the box while strikers practice scoring from those deliveries.
coaching points
Specific, concise instructions given by the coach to correct behavior or reinforce a technique during a drill.
activation
Low-intensity exercises done before the main warm-up to engage specific muscle groups (glutes, core) and prevent injury.
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