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Running outside and past a teammate who has the ball, usually a full-back going around a winger. Creates a 2v1 against the defender, who has to choose between following the runner or staying with the ball. Even if the pass doesn't come, the threat of it stretches the defence and opens space to cut inside. One of the most basic attacking moves, taught from youth level, and still works at the top.
Andy Robertson's overlapping runs at Liverpool became a signature move - his tireless surges past Sadio Mané down the left flank created countless chances through whipped crosses and pulled defenders out of position.
Robbie
Jan 18, 2026
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