third man run
TrainingA passing combination practiced in training where Player A passes to B, who lays it off to a moving Player C (the third man).
Related Terms in Training
guided discovery
A coaching method where the coach asks questions to lead players to the solution, rather than simply telling them what to do.
grid
The marked-out area (usually with cones) in which a specific drill or game takes place.
transition drill
An exercise that focuses on the moment possession changes, forcing teams to switch rapidly from attacking to defending (or vice versa).
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