How do you use "Through ball" in a sentence?

Brilliant through ball. He saw the through ball. Slid it through.

Through ball

Q: What does "Through ball" mean?

Pass played through defence for attacker to run onto. A through ball is played into space behind the defence for an attacker running onto it—requires vision and timing. 'Splitting pass' and 'killer ball' are similar. The assist before the assist.

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Meaning: Pass played through defence for attacker to run onto.

穿过防线的传球，供前锋跑动接球。

Pase entre la defensa para que un atacante lo reciba en carrera.

ディフェンスの裏に出すパスで、攻撃の選手が走り込む。

수비 뒤 공간으로 보내어 공격수가 달려가는 패스.

A through ball is played into space behind the defence for an attacker running onto it—requires vision and timing. 'Splitting pass' and 'killer ball' are similar. The assist before the assist.

直塞球是传入防线身后空间的球，供前锋跑动接应——需要视野和时机。「Splitting pass」和「killer ball」含义相近。助攻前的助攻。

Un pase al hueco se juega en el espacio detrás de la defensa para que un atacante corra a por él; requiere visión y precisión. «Splitting pass» y «killer ball» son similares. La asistencia antes de la asistencia.

スルーパスはディフェンスの裏のスペースに出すパスで、攻撃の選手がそこに走り込む。視野とタイミングが必要。「Splitting pass」や「killer ball」も同義。アシストの前のアシスト。

스루패스는 수비 라인 뒤의 공간으로 보내는 패스로, 공격수가 달려들어 받는다. 시야와 타이밍이 필요하다. 'Splitting pass'나 'killer ball'도 비슷한 의미이다. 어시스트 전의 어시스트라고도 할 수 있다.

Examples

Brilliant through ball.
精妙的直塞球
Brillante pase al hueco
見事なスルーパス
훌륭한 스루패스
He saw the through ball.
他看到了直塞的机会
Vio el pase al hueco
彼はスルーパスのコースを見つけた
그가 스루패스 코스를 봤다
Slid it through.
一脚直塞穿过去
Filtró el pase
スルーパスを通した
스루패스를 꿰뚫었다

Pronunciation

/θruː bɔːl/

Usage Guide

Context: passing, attack, vision

Tone: factual, admiring

✓ Do Say

Through ball
直塞球
pase al hueco
スルーパス
스루패스
Slid it through
直塞穿过
filtró el pase
スルーパスを通した
스루패스를 넣었다
Killer ball
致命传球
pase letal
決定的なパス
킬러 패스

Common Mistakes

Different from a cross—through ball goes behind defence

Origin & History

The ball is played 'through' the defensive line. Requires timing between passer and runner. Playmakers are judged on through ball ability.

Etymology: Ball played through the defence

First recorded: Football terminology

Cultural Context

Era: Football terminology

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

Pop culture: Football

Regional notes: Universal football term.

Variations

Through ballKiller ball