FOOTBALL LANGUAGE · third_man
Third man
Use a second player to release the third.
01 / What this means
Third man
The first player passes to a link or wall-pass player, who reaches the third player when the direct route is closed.
02 / Age and development
Age and development
The first player passes to a link or wall-pass player, who reaches the third player when the direct route is closed.
The first player passes to a link or wall-pass player, who reaches the third player when the direct route is closed.
The first player passes to a link or wall-pass player, who reaches the third player when the direct route is closed.
The first player passes to a link or wall-pass player, who reaches the third player when the direct route is closed.
03 / What to look for
Common thinking error
Play through the link player to the third.
Do not treat this concept as a fixed action. First read pressure, space, teammates, opponents and game phase.
04 / Related concepts
Related concepts
05 / Sources and references
Sources and references
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