There are plenty of ways to disguise your passes.
The most important factor is planning.
Know what you want to do before it comes down to the execution.
1. Deception
Using your upper body to trick opponents is effective when you have time or when an enemy is approaching you with caution.
Try pointing with your hand in one direction, just to pass the ball in the opposite.
Similarly, you may raise your head as if you are looking for a pass to a particular teammate.
Vocal deception supplements well the above-mentioned tricks.
2. Shaking off your marker
Sometimes, the defender will be positioned so that he is blocking your shooting/passing lane. There are various moves that you can apply in order to shake him off.
Inside-out [video]
This simple move is commonly used by midfielders. Take notice of where you want to pass the ball. Dribble away from your target at about 90-degrees using the inside of your foot. The defender will move in front of you thus leaving your desired passing lane open. As soon as he shifts, pass the ball in the original direction with the outside of your dribbling foot.
Stepover [video]
Here's a move that can provide you with valuable time to cross, shoot or pass the ball. It works well around the opposition's penalty box or on the wing. Using the same foot, you step over the ball, then tap it in the opposite direction and kick.
The hook (aka The sleeper) [video]
The move is quite effective when an opponent is running either at you or alongside you. Slide the ball forward with the inside of your foot, then quickly stop it by placing the sole of your foot over it.
3. Unusual kicks
There are several types of kicking techniques which can fool your opposition because they are rather uncommon. I would not recommend using them in defense since they are risky.
Stop and pass [video]
Stop and pass is an easy move to execute, even when you are running at speed. Simply put one of your feet on top of the ball and kick it with the other. Your opponent will most likely freeze up when you stop the ball, thus giving time to nutmeg or go around him.
The roll [video]
This move will allow you to pass or cross the ball when a defender is standing right in front of you. Roll the ball sideways, from one foot to the other. In the same motion, kick the ball with your latter foot.
Double tap [video]
Similarly to The roll, this move is used when a defender is covering your desired passing lane. When you do it quickly enough, you can play the ball next to (or between) the defender's feet and he won't able to react.
Rabona [video]
The Rabona can be used to cross the ball or during breakaways. To pull it off in a competitive match, you'll need a lot of composure. by Expert 05:50:33 Wednesday 28 March 2007 |
