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Mastering Basic Football (Soccer) Skills: Passing

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Solid footwork skills -- such as accurate, controlled passing -- are key to becoming a successful football (soccer) player. A short, simple pass is required to keep a move going so your football team can hold on to possession, and a longer pass is often the one that cracks open an opposing defence, sending a teammate through on goal. Both are essential football skills to learn.

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