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Through Ball Under Pressure

Beat the line together. The passer disguises and weights it past the defender; the runner times his run to stay onside and take it in behind.

Live animationPAS
Duration
8 min
Total drill time
Players
3
Recommended
Pitch
44 × 26 m
Setup space
Level
Advanced
Skill required
Intensity
High
Physical demand
Age band
U11-U12
Any format

Setup & instructions

As the base, but a live defender holds the line. Emphasise the timing between the pass and the run to beat the line, disguise, and weight into space. The defender holds and can step up. Rotate the roles.

Setup time: 1 min

Coaching focus

FROM SESSION PLAN

Coaching points

  • Time the pass and run together
  • Disguise it to hold the defender
  • Weight into space behind the line
  • Runner stays onside, then explodes
  • Take it in stride in behind

Common mistakes

  • Runner going early, caught offside
  • Pass too early or too late
  • Playing to feet, not space
  • No disguise, the pass is read

Progressions & regressions

VARIATIONS

Progressions

  • Defender can step up to play offside
  • First-time through ball
  • Through ball to a finish

Regressions

  • Mannequin line (the base drill)
  • Unopposed
  • Passive defender
Audience
U11-U12

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