It all depends on the objective. If the goal is to score, hard and low shots are effective. But as a player, I preferred to play “through balls” — threading the ball through gaps in the defense, putting it perfectly in front of an attacker or winger, often beating the offside trap. This can be done with aerial balls too, but the risk of a turnover is higher.

I hated turning the ball over. Winning it back was just as satisfying as scoring, and that part of the game is often overlooked. Possession isn’t just a stat — it’s control.