Route One

Route One is a technique in which the player intends to kick the ball directly towards the attackers. This is used as an offensive shot by kicking the ball high enough towards the opponent, instead of forwarding it to the teammates or the team’s goals. This attacking move might be difficult; however, professional players can easily bypass and work it efficiently when it comes to time and personnel.

Many have kept this tradition for years and even until now; Route One is still one of the most popular tactics. Perhaps one of the most popular practitioners would be Bobby Gould who had excellent dribbling and passing skills. Another one is Brian Clough who quoted that if God wanted people to play football in the sky, God would’ve planted grasses in the sky.

Many technologically-gifted football players are making Route One as an exciting comeback in the football field, even if it became unfashionable in many ways. This tactic would help the player to control the ball and their passing skills. However, during the Scottish Premier League, it became controversial that even its popularity has become restricted. Apparently, due to its traditional effectivity, a high quotient of European players is still using this technique.

During the Football Association 1987 in Wimbledon, John Fashanu made a huge impact in the history of Football when a record of about 85% of his goals was due to light passing sequences. He objectified that using Route One should be adjusted properly for the whole team and defensively single pass the ball to another player. Indeed, this tactical gambit might have been a remarkable memory in the history of Football.