When the wall pass is executed properly, the wing player passes the ball from the outside of the field to a teammate playing a position toward the inner part of the field. The wing player's position usually runs along the outside of the field. This type of pass involves a wing player and an inside teammate. This is a combination pass involving two teammates and is sometimes referred to as a one-two pass. When the opportunity does arise, the attacker quickly passes the ball, penetrating the defenders. This is where the receiving player is closer to the goal than the last defender. This pass requires good timing between teammates because the receiving teammate must not be in an offside position when the ball is passed.
The opportunity to use a piercing pass does not happen often when playing against a good defense because the defenders typically position themselves to avoid an open space, or tunnel, from the ball carrier to her attacking teammate. The piercing pass is also referred to as a tunnel pass or a through pass. The ball is passed backward with the heel or sole of your foot to another teammate. The backward pass is a way to neutralize the pressure and still maintain control of the ball. It is also used when defenders put pressure on the offensive ball carrier, hoping to steal the ball or cause a passing error.
This is a defensive pass and is used when defending players have closed off all forward passing possibilities.