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The 16 pages that link to Through ball, each with the reason it gives.

• CounterattackRelated: A through ball can exploit the space left behind an advancing defense.

• Attacking midfielderRelated: It turns an attacking midfielder’s vision into a chance behind the defense.

• Centre-forwardRelated: It sends a centre-forward behind the back line toward goal.

• Forward (association football)Related: It lets forwards use their movement to get beyond the defensive line.

• Thierry HenryRelated: Henry’s runs behind defensive lines turned precise passes into scoring chances.

• Roberto BaggioRelated: Baggio’s vision made passes behind defensive lines a key part of his creation.

• Luka ModrićRelated: His vision and timing allow him to split defensive lines with forward passes.

• Kevin De BruyneRelated: His precise passes often release runners behind an opposing defensive line.

• Dennis BergkampRelated: His vision and timing made through balls a recurring feature of his creative play.

• KakáRelated: Kaká could turn his carries into incisive passes for advancing forwards.

• Dzsenifer MarozsánRelated: Her vision and passing made this a characteristic way to unlock defenses.

• Gheorghe HagiRelated: Hagi used incisive passes to release forwards beyond defensive lines.

• Lamine YamalRelated: His vision and passing let him create chances by threading the ball behind a defense.

• Michael LaudrupRelated: Laudrup became renowned for threading passes through defensive lines.

• Michael OliseRelated: His passing can release forwards into the space created by defensive movement.