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Passing with the inside of either foot, keeping the ball on the ground. Advantages Use the greatest area of the foot is safest, and usually the easiest to perform. The weight of pass is easier to control with this method, and usually more accurate.

Points to note The position of non-kicking foot is invariably alongside the ball when passing. Look at the ball, and keep your head steady Good balance is important, weight of body over the ball, use the arms to steady the body position Use both feet in the practice This always looks simple but practice is needed – remember good habits begin early. Practice Y + X (2 players in square 10 metres x 10 metres)

1 Y passes to X, who stops (controls) the ball before passing
back to Y.

2 Y to X, (then Y moves to position B) so X controls the ball, looks up and passes to Y at the new position.

Progression

3 One touch only Y to X who does not stop the ball, but returns it to Y first time with the inside of the foot.

4 1st touch passing, with both players moving round the square. Both Y & X move whenever they make a pass.

5 Pass with both left and right foot.

Points to note as practice progresses

Quality must be retained throughout – accuracy.

The weight of pass is important for the control of the receiver.

Try to use both feet in all stages of the practice.

Eventually the 2 players will increase the tempo as the practice progresses and as they become more confident.

Coaches can increase the size of the squares to 15 metres or even 20 metres – always demanding accurancy from the players.