Skills

Shooting Hitting everything but the back of the net? Stay calm. Ball-striking guru Dave Alred, who helped Jonny Wilkinson perfect his kicks, reveals the secrets to finding that sweet spot

Speed Boost your top speed and finish in a flash, with this drill from the Nike Academy's head coach, Jimmy Gilligan

Barcelona Performance technical coach Alfred Galustian explains, frame by frame, exactly what makes Barcelona and Spain's midfield maestro Xavi the world's finest creator

Free Kicks Robbie Savage gives you his tips for perfecting the in-swinging free kick

Chelsea The Chelsea legend shares his three-phase drill to improve finishing under pressure

Falcao The world's most skilful player, Brazilian indoor footballer and YouTube sensation Falcao, offers a detailed lesson in the small-sided game

Manchester City Manchester City & England goalkeeper Joe Hart gives you five essential drills to help you enhance your all-round game between the sticks

Make your first touch count with tips from Newcastle's midfield maestro, Jonjo Shelvey

Spain Who wants to play tika-taka football? We all do. Try this passing drill from Coerver Coaching and learn to play like Spain

Dribbling Flawless control, speed of thought and ingenious invention - all skills you will learn on the street, say Arsenal duo Theo Walcott and Kieran Gibbs