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Third-Man Run

Start it, then arrive as the third man. Play into feet, support, and time the run beyond so C can release you into the space behind the line.

Live animationPAS

Duration

8 min

Total drill time

Players

Recommended

Pitch

40 × 26 m

Setup space

Level

Intermediate

Skill required

Intensity

Medium

Physical demand

Age band

U9-U10

Any format

Setup & instructions

A plays into B, B lays off to C, and C plays A through on the third-man run. Emphasise a clean pass into feet, a first-time lay-off, and A timing the run to arrive as C plays it. Rotate the roles so everyone runs the third man.

Setup time: 1 min

Coaching focus

FROM SESSION PLAN

Coaching points

Firm pass into B's feet
B lays it off first time to C
A delays, then times the run beyond
C plays into the space, not to feet
Arrive as the ball does, the third man

Common mistakes

A running too early, offside the timing
B holding it instead of laying it off
C playing to feet, not into space
No disguise, the run is spotted

Progressions & regressions

VARIATIONS

Progressions

Play A through to a finish (see the variant)
Tight area, quicker (see the variant)
Add a defender to play through

Regressions

Walk the pattern to learn the roles
Bigger space, more time
Static players hitting each phase in turn

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