Game version
Overlap partners: one dribbles down the line while the other runs the curved overlap around a cone behind them. Swap roles each turn and rest fully.
Overlap Run Accelerations
The fullback’s overlap: a curved burst around a cone and 11 yards (10 m) down the line.
By Coach Evan Waechtler Youth soccer coach (U11, Cache Valley, Utah) and founder of SSTracker Updated October 30, 2026
Set up
Put a cone as your “teammate” and another 11 yards (10 m) down the side.
Core: A steady run. Aim for smooth arcs, not speed.
- Ages
- 11 and up
- Time
- 8 min
- Space
- Yard or field
- Bring
- 3 cones
- Level · skill
- Developing · Pace & Agility
The steps
How it works
- Put a cone as your “teammate” and another 11 yards (10 m) down the side.
- Start behind the first cone.
- Curve around it and explode for 11 yards (10 m).
- Walk back slowly. Do 5 runs with full rest.
Coaching point
Explode for 11 yards (10 m), walk back.
Safety: Warm up first and run on grass or a flat, dry surface. Full rest between sprints, and stop if anything hurts. Not on a team-training day.
Make it fun
Play it, don't drill it
Challenge
Pick a level: Less (jog the curve), Core (a steady run), More (a steady run with a clean first step). Aim for smooth arcs, not speed.
Story
You are a fullback sneaking around the outside while everyone looks the other way.
My best
Beat your own count
Aim for smooth arcs, not speed. Only your own number counts: today against last time.
Practice makes progress
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