Use the inside of your foot. Use the laces of your inside foot (not the toes!) to strike the ball. Strike the center of the ball. Aim for the center of the ball for a straight pass. Hitting off-center can cause the ball to curve or wobble. Follow Through. Don’t stop your kicking motion after contact.

The “inside of the foot” or instep pass is the safest soccer pass. Because of the large contact area between the ball and the foot, very precise passes can be executed. The “inside of the foot” pass also allows for exact passing and volleying to a partner.