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Third-Man Run (Tight)

Combine quickly in the tight space. Crisp pass into feet, sharp lay-off, and a well-timed third-man run to arrive onto C's pass.

Live animationPAS
Duration
6 min
Total drill time
Players
3
Recommended
Pitch
26 × 18 m
Setup space
Level
Advanced
Skill required
Intensity
High
Physical demand
Age band
U11-U12
Any format

Setup & instructions

As the base, but in a tight area. Emphasise crisp passing into feet, a quick first-time lay-off, and the precise timing of the third-man run in the smaller space. Rotate the roles.

Setup time: 1 min

Coaching focus

FROM SESSION PLAN

Coaching points

  • Crisp pass into feet
  • Sharp first-time lay-off
  • Time the run, no space to waste
  • C plays it into the gap
  • Quick and clean, everyone moving

Common mistakes

  • Heavy touch in the tight space
  • Lay-off too slow, defender would close
  • Run mistimed in the small area
  • Pass to feet not into the gap

Progressions & regressions

VARIATIONS

Progressions

  • One-touch throughout
  • Add a defender
  • Play through to a finish

Regressions

  • Open the area out (the base drill)
  • Two touches
  • Walk the timing
Audience
U11-U12

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