Overload Isolation - Numerical Advantage

Instructions

1. 1LB and RB push forward simultaneously to overload the right side near the defense
2. 2CB passes to LB on the upper side while PV shifts toward the center
3. 3LB quickly relays the ball to PV who has moved to a distributing position
4. 4RB drives forward along the lower side and PV feeds RB on the wing
5. 5RB finishes with a jump shot from the lower right position near goal

Coaching Points

• Move all three attackers to one side quickly and with purpose — commit fully to the overload
• Ball moves at least twice before shooting — overload only works when defense is forced to make decisions
• Wing player with ball creates a passing threat first before looking to score
• Interior cutters must time their runs off the ball movement — arrive as the pass arrives
• D2 must not double — trust your read on when the second defender commits to help

Common Mistakes

• Players overload to one side too slowly, giving the defense time to shift
• The ball does not move quickly enough through the overloaded side
• The isolated player on the weak side is forgotten — no pass comes their way
• Interior cutters arrive too early or too late for the pass
• The numerical advantage is wasted because players take contested shots instead of finding the open player