66-P6 · Small-sided game · U12 up to adult
3rd Man Breakout Runs-SSG
3rd Man Breakout Runs-SSG is a small-sided game for U12 up to adult teams (13 players, 40 × 30 yards) that works on movement, finishing and short passing.
Unlock the attacking potential of your team with this SSG, designed to create and exploit space behind defensive lines through 3rd man runs.
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2:01 - Age group
- U12 up to adult
- Players
- 13 players
- Area
- 40 × 30 yards (1/3 Pitch)
- Time
- 25–35 minutes
- Goalkeeper
- Yes
- Coaches
- 1
- Practice type
- Small-sided game
- Coach level
- Intermediate (C Licence)
How it's set up
This solution-based small sided game focuses on third-man runs, enabling wingers to penetrate defensive lines. Set in a 40 by 30-yard area with tapered sides to encourage goal-oriented play and central combinations, the practice aims to develop strategies for progressing the ball forward, disorganising defenders, and freeing wingers to exploit space behind the backline.
Key coaching points
- Wingers must time their movements to stay onside and receive in space behind
- Disguising passes to deceive defenders and create openings
- Players must coordinate their movements to free the winger at the right moment
Also in the full practice
- 3 progressions to make it harder as your players improveIn Club
- 3 player questions to check understanding during the practiceIn Club
- The coach-led video (2:01) how to set it up and deliver itIn Club
- Add it to your team's Dugout drop it into a session plan with your warm-up and gameIn Club
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