Types of Soccer Passes

Types of Soccer Passes

Standard Pass

The standard pass should be performed using the inside of your foot.

Your place-foot and body should point at your target. You also should follow through towards your target.

This pass usually used in shorter distances when the area the ball travels through is clear of defenders. It’s the most common type of pass, so master it.

Air Pass

This pass is usually aimed straight at teammates and is used for longer passes and when there are defenders in the way of the pass. You can also use this pass to cross the ball.

You can use the inside of the foot or the laces. This pass should be firm, but not as strong as a shot.

Kick under the ball and follow through in an upward kicking motion. This will send the ball flying through the air.

Chipped Pass

This pass is often used to lead a teammate. It’s used to chip the ball over an opponent and into space.

This pass should be soft and have backspin.

To perform this pass, kick the grass under the ball and follow through slightly. This will produce a light, high pass with backspin.

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Types of Soccer Shots

If you watch professionals, you see that they don't just use one type of shot.  You will often see them bend the ball into the net, or chip the ball over the keeper.  If you look closer, you will see that the way pros strike the ball varies greatly.

Why do they use different types of soccer shots?

Different types of shots are used for different situations.  If you are one-on-one with the keeper, you wouldn't slam the ball into the upper ninety.  No, you would probably place the ball with the inside of your foot into the back of the net.

That's why it's so important to master many different types of shots along with improving your own standard shot (the one you use the most).

5 Types of Soccer Shots

Learn the 5 different types of soccer shots.  Master them, and take your shooting game to the next level.

Standard Shot

The standard shot is the one that you use the most.  Your standard shot can actually be another type of shot, but for most people it is coming at the ball from the side, and striking it with your laces.

Some people (like me) have a unique standard shot.  That is, it is a combination of a standard shot and straight shot.

It is important to constantly tweak this shot (make changes that improve it) to get the most out of it.

Straight Shot

The straight shot is great because:

• It is easier to keep low
• You don't need to strike the ball at an angle.

Think of the advantages of the second point.  In tight situations where you before would have to beat defender to get space to shoot, you can now fire off a shot.

This, along with the fact that straight shots are often low to the ground, makes for a vital shot to learn.

Inside Shot

When you kick the ball with the inside of your foot (like you would perform a pass), you are using an inside shot.  

This shot is great because of one thing:  accuracy.  You will find that many professionals use this shot on breakaways and other shots that are close to the goal.

Outside Shot

This shot is probably used the least often, but for players who are good at it, it can produce great results.  To perform this shot, slice the ball with the outside of your foot.

The benefit of this shot is that the ball can bend really well if you hit it right.

Toe Shot

Many players start out by kicking the ball with their toe.  They quickly are taught otherwise though, and this shot isn't really thought about.

I don't recommend using it as a standard shot, but when the ball is out of reach, and you need to fire off a quick shot, the toe shot is actually a great option.

Bending Shot

You need to use either the outside or inside of your foot to bend the ball.  So really it isn't its own unique shot, just a variation of other types of shots.

The benefit of bending the ball is you can shoot around defenders, and can confuse the goalie.  

Training Different Shots

Since you now know how to perform different types of shots, and know the power of them, I'm sure you are eager to get out on the pitch to apply what you learned. 

I recommend going the 80-20 approach.  Train your standard shot 80 percent of the time (or 8 out of 10 shots) and other shots 20 percent of the time (2 out of ten shots).

The Four Soccer Touches

Learning each type of soccer touch is vital to moving forward with ball control and dribbling.  A good dribbler knows when to cut outside or inside, roll the ball away from an opponent, or dribble quickly through open space.

The touches that you learn this article are the basis for ball control.  Work on these touches in every training session, daily if you can.  Through practice, you will improve your control over the ball.

Inside or Lace of Feet to Dribble?

Many players beginning to dribble and control the ball ask this question. 

Types of Soccer Touches

Lace

The lace touch is the touch that you will use the most when dribbling.  Using it moves the ball straight.  Players should use it when there is open space, and they want to dribble with speed.

To perform a lace touch, use the area around your shoe laces to chop the ball forward.  Touch the ball so that is stays close to you.

Inside

The inside of the foot is used to used to cut past players and to dribble forward while the body shields.  It can be used to fake a shot.

To perform an an inside-of-the-foot cut, use the inside of your foot and touch the side of the ball.  The ball should go across your body.  To dribble forward using the inside of the foot, (useful because you can shield while dribbling), turn your body towards the ball.  The leg farthest away from the body will dribble while the lead leg should take steps forward.

Outside

The outside touch is very quick, making it easy to quickly accelerate past a defender.  You can also use this touch to dribble forward quickly if you want to dribble towards the side.

To perform an outside cut (assuming with you’re using your right foot), use the inside of your foot to touch the left side of the ball.  You can touch more towards the middle if you want to move forward and to the side.

Sole

The sole can be used in many circumstances.  It can be used to beat defenders, turn, fake a pass, just naming some examples.  This touch is the hardest to learn for beginning players, but mastering it adds a whole new level to your control and dribbling.

To perform a sole touch, first put your foot lightly on the ball.  Now roll the ball in any direction you want.  Your other foot should hop slightly when you roll the ball.

The Aspects of Ball Control

Learning and mastering all of these touches is the key to great ball control.  You will find that once you master the touches,  building up to even the most advanced of soccer moves comes easily.