Passing - Offside Backhand Tail - USA

Passing Offside Backhand Tail USA

  • Attacking player doesn’t have a clear shot at the ball and mishits it under the neck.
  • The loose ball is picked up by an unmarked defender who plays an offside backhand tail to his teammate, who is turning to pick up the pass.
  • Teammate accelerates away from his opposition player and is quick to pick up the new line of the ball.
  • Leaning forwards, he taps the ball to avoid being hooked by the opposition player who is in hot pursuit, and then plays an offside neck shot through the goal.