The Art Of Passing

Good ball control and the ability to pass well are essential skills for any football player

. A good passing team are always pleasing to watch and teams that focus on good passing tend to perform consistently well each year, for example Manchester United and Barcelona. There are a core set of principles to understand when trying to improve your passing skills and we will explore them in this article.

Accuracy

This is probably the single most important aspect of passing. Many of the other attributes of passing have little meaning unless your passes are accurate. Accurate passing can help ensure that a team keeps the ball and frustrates the opposition team. An accurate pass can also be the difference between scoring and not scoring a goal.

Football clubs spend huge sums of money each year on monitoring their players passing completion rates. Good players will improve this over time and not only be able to complete a pass but also pick the right pass.

Timing of the Pass

Releasing the ball at the right time is essential. If you play the ball to early then it could be intercepted or if you play it to late then the target player might not be able to reach it. This is a skill that is usually developed with time and experience. It's about having the frame of mind and knowing just when to release the ball.

Tactics also play a part here. If your team is trying to regain the lead then quick passing might be required. Having the right mindset can make a huge difference.

Weight of Pass

This is where the very best players shine. They are able to put exactly the right weight on the ball to ensure that the receiver connects with it just at the right time. If a ball comes to a player too fast then it becomes more difficult to control. A well weighted pass can lead to a goal scoring opportunities.

Vision

This is again something that only the very best players have and comes with experience. Good players will be able to pick the pass that nobody else on the field can spot. A good technique is to often disguise a pass. This is where you look one way and pass another. Players will often look at other player's eye movements to help predict their next move.

These are the core concepts that players must grasp when trying to improve their passing skills. Providing a balance and style between these different elements is essential. Most player's fine tune the different elements over time.

Passing is of course only one part of the modern game. Players must be able to defend attack, create opportunities and work as a team. Developing these skills takes time but every good player should be able to pass well. Learning these at a young age will provide you with a solid foundation for the rest of your playing career. The most important thing is to enjoy it.

by: Richard James

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