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FOOTBALL LANGUAGE · passing_lane

Passing lane

An open route for a pass.

01 / What this means

Passing lane

A passing lane is the usable line between the ball and a receiver that is not blocked by an opponent.

In the game situation9 linked Decision scenarios5 game phases
Position relevanceDM · CM · AMWINGER · STRIKER
Age and developmentFOUNDATION · DEVELOP · ADVANCED · PERFORMANCE · SENIORT 2.7 · V 2.8 · D 2.8

02 / Age and development

Age and development

8–10
FOUNDATION

A passing lane is the usable line between the ball and a receiver that is not blocked by an opponent.

11–13
DEVELOP

A passing lane is the usable line between the ball and a receiver that is not blocked by an opponent.

14–16
ADVANCED

A passing lane is the usable line between the ball and a receiver that is not blocked by an opponent.

17
PERFORMANCE

A passing lane is the usable line between the ball and a receiver that is not blocked by an opponent.

18+
SENIOR

A passing lane is the usable line between the ball and a receiver that is not blocked by an opponent.

03 / What to look for

Common thinking error

Is the route to the receiver open?

Do not treat this concept as a fixed action. First read pressure, space, teammates, opponents and game phase.

04 / Related concepts

Related concepts

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Perception

Space

Recognise and use free space.

Perception

Scanning

Look before the decision moment arrives.

Defending

Cover shadow

Press while blocking a passing lane behind you.

05 / Sources and references

Sources and references

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