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how to teach the basic push
pass
from the Soccer-Coach-L
handbook
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The instep or push pass is
a common pass used in soccer. To do a push pass, you use the inside of the
foot (along the arch) to push the ball forward. As a result, the hip and
leg/knee must rotate outwards to allow contact with the ball. Taking these
elements in sequence, you will:
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Turn the pass
foot outward, locking the ankle so that the foot will not wobble. The
knee of the passing leg will be slightly bent to allow the foot to come
into contact with the middle of the ball.
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As you are
turning the pass foot outward, you will be stepping up to the ball with
your plant foot, so that it is about hip-width away from the ball. If
you stand too close, your hip will not swing smoothly. If you stand too
far to the side, your angle will be awkward and the ball will not be
struck smoothly. Your plant leg should be slightly bent, and the toe of
the plant foot should be pointed at the target.
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The ball is
struck in the middle. If struck towards the bottom, it will go airborne.
As the ball is struck, the plant leg should continue thru a natural
swing of the hip, which will transfer additional power to the pass and
also help to make it more accurate.
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The arms will
be held somewhat out from the body, especially on the follow-thru, so
improve balance.
 The push
pass can be learned by most children by around age 8-9. Short children
(because the ball is relatively large) may have difficulty with this pass,
as they may have insufficient hip width or swing to be able to get enough
power. Children under age 8 often do not have the balance/coordination to
use this pass, and may do better with a laces pass (passing the ball by
pointing the toe down and hitting it along the big arch bone which along
the side of the shoe laces).
Corrections
You can easily tell if the player is not
using proper technique, because the ball will not stay on the ground
and/or will not go in the desired direction.
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If the ball is
getting airborne, this means that the player is striking it towards the
bottom. If he strikes the ball in the centre or towards the top, it will
stay on the ground. Usually can adjust easily by simply bending the knee
of the passing leg.
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If the pass
isn't accurate, this usually means one of two things. Either the ankle
of the pass foot is wobbly (not locked) or the toe of the plant foot is
not pointing at the target. Watch from the front, and this is easy to
spot.
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If the pass
has no power, this usually means that the plant leg is too
straight/stiff, which reduces the ability of the hip to swing thru the
pass. Sometimes, the plant foot will be planted too wide, or too close,
which also can reduce power. This also can lead to inaccurate passes.
A practice plan designed to
teach the push pass to 8/9 year olds
how
to kick a soccer ball (part 1)
how to kick a soccer ball
(part 2)
how
to chip a soccer ball
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