The Wall Pass

The "Wall Pass" can be one of the most devastating methods of beating opponents in any area of the field. It is based on the idea of playing a ball against a wall at an angle and receiving the ball back roughly at the same angle. With a player replacing the wall, the technique is now used to beat an opponent. 

 

Practice

Start with the ball at the first cone and work along the length of the cones executing a wall pass on each cone, on reaching the last cone reverse and repeat the same practice, only now using the other foot to pass the ball.

NOTE:  A school wall, tennis wall, side of a brick house, or a rebounding net are acceptable walls for this individual practice.  Cones are not necessary, but will help you mark your "baseline" or starting point.  You can use a couple of other balls or your soccer bag as cones also.


Guidelines

1.  Release the ball about 2 yards from the cone, as the cone is a substitute for a defender, if the pass is made too close then the defender will intercept it.

2.  The most efficient surface to achieve this pass is with the instep, this also make it easier for the pass to be disguised.

3.  Once the ball has been released you should accelerate and sprint into the space behind the cone to receive the ball back from the wall.

4.  Try to practice disguising your pass before releasing it.

5.  A positive and aggressive frame of mind is essential.


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