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Arda Turan: How to dictate the midfield
By Recep Özerin published
Arda Turan We asked the Barcelona midfielder how to navigate through a crowded engine room and run the midfield from start to finish
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
Score goals from the wing
By Ben Welch last updated
Dribbling Cut inside and terrorise backpedalling defenders like Neymar by learning this drill from Edu Rubio, head of academy coaching with MK Dons
Pass with Xavi's precision: Drill four
By Ben Welch last updated
Barcelona A killer first touch, mesmerising ball control, lightning speed and razor-sharp awareness – the fundamental qualities of tiki-taka – are all taught in this high-pressure passing exercise
Ivan Rakitic: Cool down your team-mates
By Aleksandar Holiga last updated
Psychology Sevilla’s Croatian captain, Ivan Rakitic, on how to calm down team-mates in the middle of a heated battle
Luis Enrique: Be your team’s ironman
By Andy Mitten last updated
Barcelona Get fitter than ever during the off-season with a swim, ride and run, says Barcelona’s former boss
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