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PLAY LIKE SPAIN
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SIDESTEP YOUR MARKER LIKE INIES
Use this exercise to marry both of your feet to the ball. No more reliance upon one foot: soon
your control will be more akin to Spain’s master craftsman than a leaden-footed donkey
INIESTA’S
DRIBBLIN
G
Group
A Drill No.3
Group
B 15 yds
Group
D
Group
C
15 yds
SET UP ACTION HOW IT HELPS
Set out a 15 x 15-yard On the coach’s signal, one player from This improves left and right foot control
area. Divide the each of groups A and B move forward with any part of the foot. A good player
players into four to the opposing side performing a ball like Andres Iniesta is not restricted by
groups of four. mastery skill. This can be only being able to use one foot – they
Position two a move called the push and can take the ball on either and escape
groups at the top pull: the player drags the ball back a defender in an instant. This drill will
of the square with the sole of the foot, before really work on the player’s relationship EVEN MORE ONLINE
and two to the pushing in forward with the inside. with the ball and their understanding
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