There are five basic skills in passing:

• Disguise

• Pass Selection

• Timing of the release of the ball

• Weighting, or pacing, of the ball

• Accuracy

Passing can be broken down into approximately six different techniques:

• Push Pass

• Instep Pass

• Passing with the Inside & Outside of the foot

• Lofted Passes:

Instep

Outside of the foot

Inside of the foot

• Volleys:

Straight approach

Sideways approach

• Chip Pass

Players should understand that field conditions affect the kinds of passes required. They should know what sort of pass to use in any given condition.

Is the receiver ready?

Is the receiver prepared?

Is the receiver making eye contact?

Is the receiver moving to receive the ball?

Are players away from the ball keeping the defender occupied?

Are the players away from the ball pulling defenders out of position?

Are the players away from the ball running as decoys?

Are the passes going to the correct side of the receiver so that a defender is screened?

How are the players’ selections of the correct techniques for given situations.