Understanding Passing Angles and Seams in Soccer

The video tutorial explains the concepts of passing angles and seams in soccer. It highlights the importance of identifying and moving into passing seams to create opportunities for successful ball delivery between teammates. The tutorial also discusses the concept of dead space, where players are not in a position to receive the ball, and how to avoid it by adjusting positions. Through practical examples, the video demonstrates how players can effectively create passing opportunities and maintain ball possession by staying out of dead space and moving into viable seams.

What is a passing seam in soccer?

• A space in front of the goalkeeper

• A space behind the goal

• A space between opponents or between an opponent and the sideline

• A space between teammates

In the example of the left back, what is the area called where the ball cannot reach the player?

• Dead space

• Safe zone

• Active area

• Goal zone

What should a player do to move from dead space to a viable passing seam?

• Pass the ball back

• Run towards the goal

• Move a few steps into the seam

• Stand still and wait

Why are passing angles always changing in a soccer game?

• Because players do not move

• Because the field is always in motion

• Because the game is static

• Because the field is small

What should players constantly do to maintain good passing angles?

• Ignore the ball

• Focus only on defense

• Stand still

• Look for seams and adjust positions

In the clip analysis, what do players in red do to help their team?

• Stand still

• Run away from the ball

• Create viable passing seams

• Stay in dead space

What is the benefit of creating passing seams between opponents?

• It confuses the teammates

• It allows for easier ball connection

• It makes it harder to pass

• It stops the game

How did the spotlighted player create a bigger passing seam in the example?

• By standing still

• By passing the ball

• By backpedaling

• By running forward

What was the result of the player creating a larger passing seam?

• A missed opportunity

• A successful pass and goal

• A foul

• A turnover

How many steps did it take for the attacker to create the scene that led to the goal?

• Five steps

• One step

• Ten steps

• Three steps