{"id":188,"date":"2019-04-30T17:43:32","date_gmt":"2019-04-30T12:13:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sporthood.in\/blog\/?p=188"},"modified":"2020-11-17T12:18:35","modified_gmt":"2020-11-17T06:48:35","slug":"how-to-play-football-4-aerial-passes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sporthood.in\/blog\/how-to-play-football-4-aerial-passes\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Play Football &#8211; Aerial Passes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Pinging perfect long passes to team-mates&#8217; feet is a difficult skill to master. However, when executed perfectly, aerial passes are a sight to behold. While it could seem like a complex art to execute, learning the basics first is vital for quick progression.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thus, our technical head Nikhil Menon is back again to breakdown the art of aerial passing into simple steps like only he can. Now, go on and watch the quick video below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"How to Play Football #4 - Aerial Passes\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/yX8ILnxX0kM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption>Aerial Passes Tutorial<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Thus, those are the basics of long-range passing. Now, have a look at some of the world&#8217;s best execute the skill and try to dissect them into steps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1.&nbsp;Andrea&nbsp;Pirlo<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the classiest footballers ever, Pirlo is also one of the greatest midfielders of all time. His ability to switch play and create chances using aerial passes was a joy to watch throughout his illustrious career.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=aJu1DjoAlB8\n<\/div><figcaption>Video Courtesy &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=aJu1DjoAlB8\">MB Channel<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2.&nbsp;Xabi&nbsp;Alonso<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another retired player on the list, Alonso also oozes class and is one of the best passers the game has ever seen. He has thrilled fans across Liverpool, Real Madrid and Bayern Munich time and again throughout his playing career.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Baix2mSLDmw\n<\/div><figcaption>Video courtesy &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Baix2mSLDmw\">MoStudio11<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3.&nbsp;Paul&nbsp;Scholes<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Playing in legendary Manchester United teams under Sir Alex Ferguson, Scholes was the most important midfielder in the side. Combining excellent technique with great vision, the Englishman is also one of the greatest passers of his generation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Paul Scholes \u25cf Legendary Long Passing Skills\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/aBr92RgT7LA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption>Video Courtesy &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=aBr92RgT7LA\">Red Devils<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Thus, these are some of the best long passers in world football and now, here is the bonus video of some spectacular aerial passes in the game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube aligncenter wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=itgaeqyM1Z4\n<\/div><figcaption>Video courtesy &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=itgaeqyM1Z4\">Soccer World<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Thus, we have learnt the basics of long-range passing and watched some of the world footballing stars execute them as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, feel free to share your views in the comments section below and stay tuned for the next one in the series.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Pinging perfect long passes to team-mates&#8217; feet is a difficult skill to master. 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