Yahoo Sports· 1h ago· 1 min read
Why Football’s Hidden Playmakers Deserve More Recognition The focus when talking about the best creators in football is on goals and assists. But an attack is usually mounted a step ahead, for example with a cross giving the attacking player a runner or a shift of the defence to open the door for the attacking player to run through. This is the pre-assist, or secondary assist: a powerful assist that isn’t always reflected on the score sheet.
The last-to-second-last play has an impact on how fans evaluate players, teams and form. It shows who is breaking the compact blocks and not just getting to the goal with the last touch before a goal is scored. For those with a tactical eye, the deeper football information, when coupled with all football predictions here, can help improve the tactical decisions made around games.
Defining the ‘hidden’ pass: what is a secondary assist? A secondary…
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