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What do scouts look for in footballers?
By Alec Fenn last updated
Dribbling FFT steps inside the world of football scouting to find out exactly what the game's recruitment experts look for in their pursuit of talent

Shield the ball like Philipp Lahm
By Alfred Galustian last updated
Philipp Lahm Follow this drill to learn the secrets of the German midfielder's flawless ball retention

Twist and turn like Angel Di Maria
By Ben Welch last updated
Angel Di Maria This drill will show you how to burst away from would-be tacklers just like PSG’s Argentine winger

Quarter-back the play like Pique: Drill one
By Ben Welch last updated
Barcelona Passing, marking, reading the game: whether it’s tackling any threat or masquerading as a ball-playing midfielder, this drill will teach you how to play with the poise of Pique

Control the ball under pressure
By Ben Welch last updated
5-a-side Follow this drill and learn how to hold off defenders and create from the front

Play the killer pass like Steven Gerrard
By Alfred Galustian last updated
Steven Gerrard Keep possession and then unleash the visionary through ball with this guide from Coerver Coaching

Master technique: First touch and finishing
By Ben Welch last updated
Shooting Control, shoot, score. Fine tune your first touch and finish with a flourish, by practising this drill from Coerver Coaching

Run with the ball like Dani Alves
By Ben Welch last updated
Barcelona The Barcelona and Brazil right-back is a dynamo in possession – and you can be, too
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