48-P3 · Technical practice · U12–U17
Third Man Run Combination Play
Third Man Run Combination Play is a technical practice for U12–U17 teams (10 players, 25 × 20 yards) that works on passing, movement and combinations.
This Technical passing soccer drill is focused on developing third-man runs and challenges players to time their forward runs & passes well
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1:27 - Age group
- U12–U17
- Players
- 10 players
- Area
- 25 × 20 yards (1/8 Pitch)
- Time
- 20–30 minutes
- Goalkeeper
- No
- Coaches
- 1
- Practice type
- Technical practice
- Coach level
- Intermediate (C Licence)
How it's set up
This technical practice takes place in a 25 by 20-yard area and focuses on developing players quick passing and movement. We setup this practice with 4 cones, 2 mannequins and 10 players starting as shown in the example image. We begin with a pass to the 1st central player who sets the ball for (10) who makes a crossover run with the 1st passer (9). The pass is then played to the second central player to set it for (9) who plays through diagonally to (5) who then restarts the sequence. Coaches must switch out the two central players after a set period.
Key coaching points
- Passing weight and accuracy. High intensity when making crossover runs.
- Alternate between left and right foot. Encourage one-touch passing as much as possible.
- Communication when passing and receiving
Also in the full practice
- 1 progression to make it harder as your players improveIn Club
- 3 player questions to check understanding during the practiceIn Club
- The coach-led video (1:27) 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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