Drills › Passing

Third-man run

6–12 players
U11–U16
Medium
Passing and receiving
Possession

Third-man run: the set-up from above

How it works

Groups of three. A passes to B, B sets to C who is running, C plays forward. Rotate roles. Timing of the run is the key.

Make it easier

Walk it through first; B and C stay in place

Make it harder

Groups of four: the fourth player marks the runner

Less planning. More coaching.

CoachPoint plans your sessions with drills like this one for your team's age, keeps time on the pitch and sorts the subs on match day. See the app