The Push Pass
| The Push Pass is undoubtedly the most reliable form of passing the ball on the ground over short distances with accuracy, because of the large surface of the shoe presented to the ball. |
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| Practice |
| From the "base-line" between the two cones, pass the ball firmly off the wall. Aim at the line marked on the wall to improve accuracy, then control the rebound efficiently and restart. Vary this practice by first controlling the ball before passing then progress to first time passing. |
| What You Need to Know |
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Approach the ball at a slight angle. -
Place your non-kicking foot along side the ball, not too close that it will prevent the natural swinging
motion of the kicking leg.
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The ankle of the kicking foot must be firm.
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Use a slight drawback of the kicking foot.
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Strike the ball with the inside of the kicking foot through the horizontal mid-line of the ball.
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The head should be kept steady and eye's fixed firmly on the ball. The head weighs approximately
10 pounds, so any unnecessary tilting of the head will affect the whole balance of the body.
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The follow through is in the direction of the intended target.
