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Tips and Techniques on Soccer PassingEveryone loves to see great dribbling skills, flying headers and long range rocket shots into the back of the net. But every professional and manager knows that the most important thing to make it all happen is passing. Most players, when they receive the ball, will think about passing to an open team-mate. Good soccer Passing requires good technique and involves making the right decision at the right time. A player in possession of the ball should have a a range of passing options open to him. He has to assess all options and decide which is the right pass to make. Depending on how fast the defenders close you down, you may have alot of time to decide, but sometimes you have no time at all. The game is all about getting the ball into advanced positions. If a forward pass is on, that should be the preferred option. However, if a sideways pass or a backwards pass means that you won't lose the ball then these can be valuable too. Great soccer players have great awareness of what is going on around them, even before they receive the ball. That way they can make decisions quicker giving them the edge. The side footed pass is the most common and easiest pass to perform. It is highly effective and very accurate. The non-striking foot should be level with the ball. Strike the ball with the inside of your other foot. Adjust weight and direction of pass depending on how far and where your team mate is. Make sure to hit the ball with the large area at the side of your foot in the intended direction. The head should be steady with eyes on the ball at all times. Always keep your calm and never panic. Another option would be to go with a
Lofted Pass
. This kind of pass is great for catching defenders off gaurd or counter-attacks.
Timing a pass perfectly is crucial. Even if a pass is executed perfectly, it can go wrong if it is made too soon or too late. Timing is a responsibility shared by both receiver and passer. The receiver must make himself available to receive a pass and the player with the ball must time the pass precisely. Return From Soccer Passing to Soccer Universe HomePage
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