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Showstopping skills: The Rainbow Flick
By Andrew Murray published
Control Use this jaw-dropping move from professional freestyler Daniel Cutting to catapult the ball over a helpless defender and scoot away into space
Sidestep your marker like Iniesta: Drill three
By Ben Welch last updated
Barcelona 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
Small sides, big success
By Ben Welch last updated
5-a-side With the winter wiping out weekend fixtures, sharpen your five-a-side skills with two-time Futsal World Cup-winning coach Javier Lozano
Showstopping skills: The Heel Flick
By Andrew Murray last updated
Control Perfect the heel flick with this video tutorial from football freestyle world record holder Daniel Cutting
Turn, shoot, score – every time
By Huw Davies last updated
Zlatan Ibrahimovic Back to goal? No problem. Beat the defender and goalkeeper like Zlatan with this drill from Edu Rubio, MK Dons’ head of academy coaching
Evade your marker in the box
By Huw Davies published
Zlatan Ibrahimovic Develop fast feet and Zlatan-like reaction speed with this exercise in how to turn and shoot, courtesy of Training Shed director Glen Thurgood
Beach fitness
By Huw Davies last updated
Pre-season Who cares about sunbathing? Fulham strength and conditioning coach Scott Miller tells you how to stay in shape on the sand
Master your control
By Matt Wells last updated
Control Boost flexibility, agility and ball control with this drill from the Nike Academy
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