{"id":23456,"date":"2025-09-14T20:00:50","date_gmt":"2025-09-14T18:00:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zone14.ai\/?post_type=glossary&#038;p=23456"},"modified":"2025-09-14T20:00:50","modified_gmt":"2025-09-14T18:00:50","slug":"what-is-a-through-ball-in-football","status":"publish","type":"glossary","link":"https:\/\/zone14.ai\/en\/glossary\/was-ist-ein-steilpass-im-fussball\/","title":{"rendered":"What is a through ball in football?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A through ball is a precise pass played into the path of a teammate to get them behind the opposing defense and create a scoring opportunity.<\/p>\n<h2>Why are through balls important?<\/h2>\n<p>The through ball is a crucial tactical tool in offensive play for overcoming compact defensive lines and creating moments of surprise. It requires excellent timing between the passer and the receiver, as well as a high degree of precision in execution. A successfully played through ball can lead directly to a great chance or a shot on goal and dynamically change the static nature of the game.<\/p>\n<h2>How zone14 REPLAY Helps You Analyze:<\/h2>\n<p class=\"translation-block\">With <a href=\"https:\/\/zone14.ai\/en\/replay-video-analysis-tool\">zone14 REPLAY<\/a>, you can analyze through passes in detail. Use the <a href=\"https:\/\/zone14.ai\/en\/blog\/football-analysis-tagging-board\">tagging function<\/a> to mark every through pass in the game and collect them in playlists. The drawing tools in the panoramic view allow you to visualize running paths and pass lines to evaluate timing and precision. This way, you can identify patterns and optimize the coordination between passer and receiver in training and matches.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ein Steilpass ist ein pr\u00e4ziser Pass, der in den Lauf eines Mitspielers gespielt wird, um ihn hinter die gegnerische Abwehrkette zu bringen und so eine Torchance zu kreieren. Warum sind Steilp\u00e4sse wichtig? Der Steilpass ist ein entscheidendes taktisches Mittel im Offensivspiel, um kompakte Abwehrreihen zu \u00fcberwinden und \u00dcberraschungsmomente zu schaffen. 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