Inside Foot Pass

Beginnerpassing

Jog toward the ball at a slight angle, eyes on target.

The most reliable pass in football. Plant foot next to the ball, open your hips, and push through with the inside of your foot.

Key points

•Plant foot beside the ball
•Open hips to the target
•Lock your ankle
•Push through the centre of the ball

Practice with Coach Diego

Camera setup tips

· Place the camera side-on to you, 2 to 3 metres away.
· Keep your whole body in frame, head to feet.
· Phone on a tripod or a laptop webcam both work.
· Perform the movement, pause, repeat. Your coach speaks every 15 seconds.

Theory & Technique

The inside foot pass is the foundation of every passing game. Your non-kicking foot should plant firmly alongside the ball, roughly 15 cm away, pointing at your target. Open your hips so the inside of your kicking foot faces the ball squarely. Lock your ankle — a floppy ankle kills accuracy. Strike through the centre of the ball with the flat inside of your foot and follow through toward your teammate. Keep your body over the ball and your eyes on the target. Accuracy beats power every time.

Fun Fact

Xavi Hernandez, one of the greatest passers in football history, completed over 90% of his passes throughout his career — almost all of them with the inside of his foot.

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