Lofted Through Ball

Objective

Chip a precise lofted pass over a defensive line into the path of a runner.

Equipment

• Ball
• Cones

Instructions

1. 1

   Set a flat cone line as a defensive line 20 yards from the passer. A striker starts onside.

2. 2

   Passer chips the ball over the line as the striker makes a timed run.

3. 3

   The ball should land 5–8 yards behind the line and bounce into stride.

4. 4

   Striker controls and finishes. Rotate after 5 reps.

Coaching Points

• ✓ Jab under the ball with a short backlift — this produces loft without scoop.
• ✓ Aim for the ball to land at a point, not just "over the line".
• ✓ The striker's run must be timed to stay onside until the pass is played.

Variations

• → Add a live offside trap — defenders step up after the passer's touch.