Soccer Practice Games - Teaching Lofted Passes

Soccer coaches can implement new soccer practice games to increase motivation. One such a game is lofted passes game.

• The Lofted Passes Game

The lofted passes game is an effective way to practice lofted passes with backspin. Lofted passes with backspin is a fundamental skill that a good soccer coach should teach his team and one that each soccer player must learn. The best thing with this game is that the setup is very simple and easy. There are many touches and the soccer coach can teach many things at the same time.

• What It Teaches

The coach can teach every player about how to loft the ball for shots, for long over-the-top passes and as a way to clear the ball. Lofted ball is the term that is used to any type of pass or shot that goes into the air, including a chip. However, the coaches need to address the team regarding the difference between various types of lofted passes and shots.

The difference depends on how low the ball is struck. It also depends upon the angle of the kicker's body upon contact, such as whether he is leaning forward or backward. It has also to do with the angle at which the ball is approached, and whether the follow thru is long or short. One good example is that a "chip" is approached straight on, while a lofted "drive" is usually approached at more of an angle.

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