The through pass in soccer, also known as the soccer through ball, is a pass sent between two back defenders, or “through” a gap in the defense, into open space behind the defenders and out of the reach of the goalkeeper.

A through ball is a soccer pass that is played between two or more defenders, with the intention of reaching a teammate who is making a run towards the opponent’s goal. The ball is played into space, allowing the receiving player to run onto it and gain an advantage over the defenders.

The through pass is a forward pass that goes into free space behind or between the defenders. The through pass is used to create goal-scoring opportunities for teammates who are making runs behind or across the defense.