Third-Man Passing Triangle — Play, Set and Break
A three-player passing pattern focused on the third-man principle. Players pass, set and break forward while constantly adjusting their supporting angle and body position.
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Organization
Create two or more triangles with cones. Three players work in each triangle while spare players rotate in. Start with a pass into the middle player, a set to the supporting player and a third-player run beyond the next cone.
Coaching Points
Check shoulders before receiving | Set the ball with the correct weight | Time the third-player run after the first pass | Play around the corner with an open body | Accelerate after the combination
Progressions
- Add a passive defender in the centre and require players to choose which side to break.
Regressions
- Use fixed passing directions and remove the defender.
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