Teaching Football Skills Passing Key Words • Head Up • • • • • Look At Your Teammate Push The Ball Firmly Follow Though With Your Foot Toe Down Firm Strike Coaching Tips When passing, encourage lower ability players to pass with the side of the foot. When practicing, try and encourage the use of both feet. The nonkicking foot is always alongside the ball. Players must check where they are aiming before striking the ball. Remind players to always keep their eye on the ball when striking. The instep can be used to send longer passes. Special Olympics Football Coaching Guide Created: February 2004 69