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Through Ball into the Run

Weight it into space, time the run. Disguise the through ball and weight it into the space behind the line as the runner times his move to take it in stride.

Live animationPAS
Duration
8 min
Total drill time
Players
2
Recommended
Pitch
44 × 26 m
Setup space
Level
Intermediate
Skill required
Intensity
Medium
Physical demand
Age band
U9-U10
Any format

Setup & instructions

The passer slides a through ball behind a mannequin line for a runner. Emphasise disguise, the weight of the pass into space (not to feet), and the runner timing his run to stay onside and take it in stride. Rotate the roles.

Setup time: 1 min

Coaching focus

FROM SESSION PLAN

Coaching points

  • Disguise the through ball
  • Weight it into space, not to feet
  • Runner times the run to stay onside
  • Take it in stride, do not check
  • Pass through the gap, not into the line

Common mistakes

  • Passing to feet, not into space
  • Over- or under-weighting it
  • Runner going too early, offside
  • Playing it into the line

Progressions & regressions

VARIATIONS

Progressions

  • Live defender on the line (see the variant)
  • First-time through ball
  • Through ball then a finish

Regressions

  • No line, groove the weight (see the variant)
  • Slower, to a walking runner
  • Bigger gap
Equipment
Mannequins×2
Audience
U9-U10

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