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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
left or right.                   Perform the skill using both left and      of how to manipulate it.                    Want to learn more from the pros?
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player a                         A and B reach the other side, players                                                  the game’s stars give their guidance,
ball.                              from C and D go. Groups go back and                                                  plus more drills from the experts.
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