Fake the pass. Stop striking foot with sole on top of the ball. Turn on the foot planted on the ground. At the same time drag the ball backwards with the foot on the ball.
The fake for the pass should have as much energy transferring through the hips as possible.
The left foot should be planted in line with the ball, as it would for a pass.
Deception and speed of the turn create space to exploit.
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