🔧 Set-up: Mark out the attacking third with cones Position 1 attacker, 2 midfielders, and 1 wide player inside the area Add 2 defenders to apply light pressure ⚽ Activity: Wide player starts by passing into one of the midfielders Midfielder combines with the attacker, drawing defenders towards the ball Second midfielder makes a third man run into the vacated space to receive a pass Use the third man run to create an overload and progress towards goal Defenders focus on cutting passing lanes while applying light pressure Rotate roles every 5 minutes to give all players experience in each role Increase tempo as understanding improves Reset play after each goal attempt or defensive interception ✅ Coaching Points: Time and angle of third man runs must be precise to exploit spaces Attackers should attract defenders before releasing the ball Use quick, sharp passes to maintain attacking momentum Wide players should stretch the defence and provide width for crossing options Continuous scanning and communication are key to coordinating movements ➕ Progressions: Add a third defender to reduce overload advantage Introduce a time limit for completing the attack
