Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): Third man running game patterns
Description
A progression from the Stan alone third man running drill, this time showing players the area of the pitch this can be effective

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Method: Progression of third man run, to make realistic to game play.
PLay out from back, with 3 passes to give quick transition from defense to attack, encouraging full backs to start attacks and get involved!
Play around opponents defence with same principle.
This drill can be used in various thirds that give confidence in breaching defensive lines.
either centrally or on flanks
Coaching Points: Perfect 1 r 2 weighted passes.
timing of run from the third man or player starting move.