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Lay the ball off
When a player lays the ball off, they receive the ball and pass it into space for another player. It is usually done with the receiving player’s back to goal and the pass is directed towards a player running towards them. The pass can either be a one-touch pass, or a quick pass after controlling the ball. Less commonly, you can say lay off the ball or lay off aA pass.
- Example: Philippe Coutinho laid the ball off to Suso, who curled the ball low and into the corner.
- Example: A SanchezA charged at the Australian defence and laid off a pass for Valdivia, who slotted the ball into the roof of goal.
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