A pass into space
behind the defender

A pass to the feet of
most advanced attacker

A pass beyond at
least one defender

A crossfield pass
to switch attack

A pass back to
keep posession

General rules
on passing

A pass behind the opposition defense is the most dangerous ball your team can play as long as the weight of the pass is perfect. If it is hit too hard it will probably go out or the goalkeeper will have a chance to get to it. This pass causes more problems to defenders than any other pass. They have to turn to get back, the attacker does not. And even if they reach the ball before the attacker they are facing the wrong way and will be under pressure to clear. Playing the ball behind the defence gives your attackers and wingers their best chance to score.