Passing & Combination PlayMovement Off the BallTransitionFoundationalIntermediateU11-U12Focused Drill

Y-Passing - The Third Man Release Variation

5-10 min Group 1 soccer ball, 4 cones, spare balls

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Goal

Execute quick, one-touch passing sequences and time the run of the third man to meet the through ball in stride.

Setup

Place 4 cones in a 'Y' shape. One at the base (A), one in the center (Pivot), and two at the top arms (B and C). Players queue at the base.

Drill Instructions

1. Base passes to the Arm. 2. Arm drops it back to Pivot. 3. Pivot plays a 1-2 with Arm B. 4. Meanwhile, Arm C makes a curved run back toward the base. 5. Arm B plays a through ball into the path of Arm C. 6. Rotate stations

Coach Tip

Keep your hips open to the field and communicate with your eyes before the pass.

Avoid

Standing still after passing; every player must move immediately after the ball leaves their feet.

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