Driven pass
Meaning in football (soccer), with examples
In football (soccer), driven pass means: A pass struck firmly so the ball travels quickly, usually on a low or relatively flat path.
In Turkish: sert ve hızlı pas
How it is used
Driven describes the force and flight; the pass need not be long.
Example sentences
Her driven pass reached the winger before the defender could close the gap.
The speed of delivery reduces the defender's interception time.
The striker struggled to control a driven pass from only a few metres away.
High pace can challenge the receiver as well as the opposition.
Common collocations
- play a driven pass
- firm driven pass
- control a driven pass
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