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Inside-of-the-foot pass

The push pass — the most-used pass in the game, and the first to master.

Watch a professional do it — UEFA Training Ground has this skill on video.

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How to do it

  1. 1 Plant your standing foot beside the ball, pointing at the target.
  2. 2 Turn your passing foot out, lock the ankle.
  3. 3 Strike the middle of the ball with the inside arch.
  4. 4 Follow through towards the target.

How to practise it alone

Against a wall from 3 metres. 50 with your right, 50 with your left. 'Good' is the ball coming straight back to the same spot every time. Then move to 6 metres.

Common mistakes

  • Toe pointing down (that is a toe-poke).
  • Leaning back — the ball flies up.
  • Not looking at the target before you strike.