4v4+3 Possession Game: Finding the Third Man
Drag players or the ball · 2D and 3D
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Organisation
- 25 x 20 m grid with two end neutrals on the short sides.
- One central neutral always plays with the team in possession.
- Spare balls with the coach for quick restarts.
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Rules
- Team in possession combines with the three neutrals: 7v4 overload.
- Point: play from end neutral to end neutral via a third man.
- Maximum 2 touches, central neutral limited to 1 touch when setting the ball.
- On turnover, immediately transition and switch roles.
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Coaching points
- Scan before the ball arrives to identify the free player.
- Set the ball with good weight and onto the correct foot of the third man.
- Adopt an open body shape to look and play forward.
- After setting the ball, immediately support and create a new passing angle.
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Variations
- Easier: add an extra neutral or increase the pitch size.
- Harder: 1 touch for the central neutral at all times.
- Transition: scoring within 5 seconds of winning possession counts double.
Adapt this drill and add it to your training week.
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