The Lofted Pass
| The Lofted Pass is intended to pass the ball over an opponent or number of opponents heads. It is invaluable on quick and sudden break forward when attacking. There are occasions when the only way in which to exploit space behind the opponents is to loft the ball, therefore this technique is essential in your passing armory. |
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| Practice |
| From the "base-line" between the two cones, use a Lofted Pass to hit the line marked on the wall, which substitutes as a receiving player. Be alert to all rebounds and control them as quickly and efficiently as possible. This can be easier by making a supportive run after passing the ball. After controlling the ball, jog back to the base line and repeat practice. |
| What You Need to Know |
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Approach the ball at an angle. This will assist in the natural swinging motion of the kicking leg.
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The head should be kept steady and eyes fixed firmly on the ball.
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The last stride on the approach to the ball should be the longest. This will increase the length of the back swing from the kicking leg.
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Plant the non-kicking foot along side and slightly behind the ball. Do not position the non-kicking foot too close to the ball as to interfere with the natural swinging motion of the kicking leg.
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Contact with the kicking foot on the ball is made with the instep.
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The ball should be struck through the center and on the under side of the ball, where the ball rests on the surface of the ground.
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Withdrawal from the kicking leg comes from the hip as well as the knee for extra power and distance.
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The follow through is long and continues through the ball into the direction of the intended target.
- There is hardly any backspin on the ball, thus allowing the ball to roll as it makes contact with the ground.
