https://learnenglishthroughfootball.com/community/football-language-football-language/thread-passthe-ball/ Learn English Through Football Discussion Board en-GB Wed, 15 Apr 2026 07:22:58 +0000 wpForo 60 https://learnenglishthroughfootball.com/community/football-language-football-language/thread-passthe-ball/#post-381 Mon, 30 Nov 2015 17:21:37 +0000 Football Language Hyuna27g_ https://learnenglishthroughfootball.com/community/football-language-football-language/thread-passthe-ball/#post-381 https://learnenglishthroughfootball.com/community/football-language-football-language/thread-passthe-ball/#post-375 Sun, 29 Nov 2015 11:51:33 +0000 To thread a pass means to pass the ball in a very accurate manner when there is not a lot of space - the player needs to measure the pass carefully. To thread the ball through is another way of saying that the pass was threaded - the ball was squeezed through a small space or gap. We also use the phrase 'slide rule pass' to describe a very accurate pass.]]> Football Language Learn English through Football https://learnenglishthroughfootball.com/community/football-language-football-language/thread-passthe-ball/#post-375 https://learnenglishthroughfootball.com/community/football-language-football-language/thread-passthe-ball/#post-104 Sat, 28 Nov 2015 13:55:23 +0000 thread the ball through to Rooney, but it rolls out for a Palace goal kick. 6' Pastore is again involved, threading a pass down the right-hand channel for Aguero. The striker's run is timed perfectly and he manages to release a shot with his right foot. However, Gimenez tracks him all the way and makes an important block.]]> Football Language Hyuna27g_ https://learnenglishthroughfootball.com/community/football-language-football-language/thread-passthe-ball/#post-104