The Dutch Passing, Overlap & Third-Man Finishing Drill (+2V2 End Game!)

Master the art of the "Third Man" run and vertical passing with this high-intensity Dutch Finishing Drill. If your team struggles to break down compact defenses or lacks the speed of play in the final third, this session is the blueprint you need. In this Pelota football training video, we break down a complete progression: from the technical V-Move and driven pass, to the tactical overlap, and finally, a chaotic 2v2 transition game. This is how you turn possession into goals. 📚This session focuses on the "Up-Back-Through" principle and the timing of overlapping runs. ✅PHASE 1: The Technical FoundationThe Entry: Dribble at tempo → V-Move (V-Beweging) to create a passing angle. The Pass: A crisp, driven diagonal ball ("Strakke bal") to the receiver's feet. The Finish: Receiver takes a positive first touch forward past the mannequin and strikes from outside the box. ✅PHASE 2: The "Elia" Move (1v1 Skill) Receiver performs a step-over feint (The Elia) to cut inside or outside. Focus is on "playing the space" and deceiving the defender, not just moving the feet. ✅PHASE 3: The Overlap (Third Man Run) Receiver holds the ball with a feint. Passer makes a bursting overlapping run. Timing: The runner must wait for the feint before accelerating. Ball is laid off into stride for a first-time finish. ✅PHASE 4: The 2v2 Transition If the pair scores, a second ball is played in immediately. Attackers must react instantly to play 2v2 against recovering defenders. 🧠 KEY COACHING POINTS For coaches and players studying this drill, pay attention to these Dutch coaching details: 💬First Touch "Vooruit" (Forward): Do not stop the ball dead. Your first touch must eliminate the defender and set up the next action. 💬Pass Weight: "Is that a serious ball?" Passes between lines must be driven hard to give the attacker time before the defense shifts. 💬Body Orientation: Receive on the back foot to see the goal and the overlap option. 💬Non-Verbal Cues: The overlapping runner should not move until the ball carrier creates the cue (the feint). ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Intro 00:16 - PHASE 1: V-Move with Passing and Finishing 01:02 - COACHING MOMENT: Detailed first touch tips 01:51 - PHASE 2: V-move with Passings, 180 degrees turns and Finishing 02:21 - COACHING MOMENT: Playing the space through your technique 03:20 - PHASE 3: V-move and Passing Pattern with Overlap 04:00 - COACHING MOMENT: Timing of runs during the Overlap 04:50 - COAHCING MOMENT: Detailed Overlap Tips 05:08 - PHASE 4: Finishing drill with transition to 2v2 06:18 - 10 seconds Shotclock! 07:04 - Outro 🔎 FAQ 👉What is a Third Man run? An attacking movement where Player A passes to Player B, and Player B lays it off to a moving Player C (the third man), bypassing defenders. 👉How do you coach finishing? Focus on game-speed intensity, a forward first touch, and realistic feints like the "Elia" move before shooting. 👉What is the V-Move? A technical dribbling skill used to change the angle of the ball quickly to open a passing lane past a defender. - 🎓⚽️ Looking to join our Ultimate Guide to Technical Mastery? See what you'll learn: 🔥 https://www.profootballerskills.com Or join our Pro Player Pack Membership, with new technical training videos every week: ✪    / @profootballerskills   - 📌 About Pelota Academy / Pro Footballer Skills: 🌐 Website: https://www.pelota.nl ⚽ Online Course: https://www.profootballerskills.com 🏆 Full Training Program (Best Value): https://bit.ly/3BZdVCA 📲 Share this session: 📩 Contact: [email protected]