misspassning

Misspassning is a term used in Swedish sports to describe a pass that fails to reach its intended recipient. It occurs when the passer misjudges distance, angle, or timing, resulting in the ball not arriving at a teammate or being intercepted.

The concept is common across ball sports that rely on passing, including football (soccer), basketball, handball, floorball, volleyball, and ice hockey. Misspassningar can stem from misjudging speed or flight, incorrect throwing or passing technique, miscommunication between players, or defensive pressure that disrupts the intended trajectory.

Common causes include poor timing, incorrect pass strength, choosing the wrong target, poor vision or anticipation, and fatigue. Environmental factors such as weather or playing surface, as well as tactical stress in high-pace situations, can also contribute.

Consequences of a misspassning include loss of possession, stoppages in offensive rhythm, and potential counterattacks by opponents. In fast-paced games, a missed pass may have a larger negative impact than a single failed dribble, as it can lead to immediate scoring opportunities for the other team.

Prevention and training focus on improving passing technique, decision-making, and reading defenders. Drills such as under-pressure passing, two-ball passing sequences, and practice with varied pass types (chest, bounce, loft) help. Video analysis and repetition under realistic game conditions aid players in refining target selection and timing.

Etymology: misspassning is a Swedish compound of miss (to miss) and passning (passing). In sports discourse it denotes a technical error rather than strategic risk-taking. Pass accuracy, defined as completed passes divided by attempts, is a common performance metric related to misspassningar.