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A quick pass and return - you pass to a teammate, run past your marker, and receive the ball back. Also called a wall pass or give-and-go. Simple but effective for breaking through tight defenses. Requires two players on the same wavelength and a pass with enough pace that the defender can't recover. Basic attacking play that never goes out of fashion.
Iniesta and Xavi's one-twos at Barcelona made defending impossible. They'd play quick one-touch combinations that eliminated two or three defenders in a few passes, gliding through midfield with seemingly telepathic understanding.
Robbie
Jan 18, 2026
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