Dec 31, 2013 · Why use lofted pass? Although ground passes are easier for the receiver to control the ball, there are some occasions that the only way to exploit space behind opponents is to loft the ball over defenders’ head. For example, if the back four defend well like a wall in front of the goal, then the…

An accurate, well-weighted, lofted pass will allow your team to exploit space behind the opponent’s midfield or defence. This does not mean simply hoofing the ball upfield.

-Play a lofted pass to beat the defenders - Ball must be inside the area to score a point - defender scores 1 pt by intercepting the ball-Rotate if defenders intercept. Coaching Points: - first touch out of feet, head up to observe target - position of standing foot - …

How to play the perfect lofted pass: Strike just below the centre of the ball with your instep. Lean back slightly and make sure your non kicking foot is next to the ball. Follow through keeping the kicking foot close to the ground to generate some back spin. Increase or …

Lofted passes are great for clearing your lines, switching play or dinking the ball over the top to a striker who is making a run behind the other team's defensive line. Approach the ball at a slight angle, back swing of leg (using arms for balance) and follow through with your pass.

The lofted pass is a technique used to send the ball over longer distances with height, making it ideal for bypassing opponents or switching the play. It req...

Finding team mates in space who you can’t reach using the side-foot pass. Moving quickly from defence to attack. What to think about To perform the lofted pass, players must: Approach the ball at angle. Place the plant foot diagonally behind ball, …

Then introduce lofted pass technique to pass back and forth. Coaching Points: First touch at an angle out of feet, head up to observe target. Position of standing foot. Ankle locked, toe pointed down and away. Make contact with big knuckle of big toe at bottom half of the ball to create loft. Follow through toward target. Get in line with the ...

- each succesful lofted pass gets 1pt for the group. Coaching Points: - first touch at an angle out of feet, head up to observe target - position of standing foot - angle locked, toe pointed down and away - make contact with big knuckle of big toe at bottom half of the ball to create loft - follow through toward target

Lofted passes are great for clearing your lines, switching play or dinking the ball over the top to a striker who is making a run behind the other team's defensive line. Approach the ball at a slight angle, back swing of leg (using arms for balance) and follow through with your pass.