The combo-angle pass is just as effective as the other combo passes. However, like most others, it takes a lot of practice, and like the others, you should practice doing the combo-angle pass slowly at first. One thing you want to remember is that when you are doing these types of passes you always want to maintain control of the ball. The last thing you want to do is turn the ball over to the opposition during the crucial part of a game.

If you practice doing combo passes slow and easy, then in time you'll learn to control them. Also, beginners need to remember that when doing these types of passes, especially with power, one must have good wrist and hand strength. The more strength and conditioning you have the better your ball control will be. So start out slow, and speed, power, and control will come in due time. Also, I recommend practicing the combo-angle pass close to the near wall (the wall closes to you) so that you can better see what you are doing. Then when you can instinctively do these types of passes, you can begin to do them in other areas of the table.

One bad thing about the combo-angle pass is that it is easy to do but hard to control. One reason being is that you have to hit the ball just right so that it will go in the right direct. Again, I recommend practicing. When doing a combo pass you want to make sure that the ball is right next or near the man before you intend to pass to the other 5-man, so that when the intended man passes the ball forward it will go accurately in the desired direction. Normally, you don't want the ball to be too far back or too far forward before you pass it because this will increase the chances of losing the ball. The idea position for the ball is right under the rod.

too far back	too far forward	ideal

When the ball arrives at the intended man, who will then pass the ball forward, the same way to do an angle pass with a singleman is then applied. Please see section on singleman angle pass.

One problem remains when doing passes with the 5-men, is that the ball must always be in motion. This means that the ideal conditions may not always be there. That is why it is important to maintain control. Play smoothly, methodically, and with style. This will assure smooth crisp accurate passes which will come from lots of practice and lots of playing time.

Again, I highly recommend becoming well informed with the (Rules) of passing before deciding whether or not to follow my advice on how to pass, and it should be noted that when doing these types of passes (especially single man passes ), the ball MUST always be in motion (or moving).