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Xavi: Learn to keep possession
By Andrew Murray last updated
Xavi Barcelona’s master craftsman reveals the training drills that fine-tuned his precision passing

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

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

Kick Toc, you don’t stop
By Nick Moore published
Xavi Footballer. Thinker. Inventor. After winning everything there is to win with Barcelona and Spain, Xavi has created a training device to whip your ball mastery into shape. It’s fun, too

Pass with Xavi's precision: Drill five
By Ben Welch last updated
Barcelona Kick and rush getting you nowhere? Don’t panic: FFT has a solution. Learn to bide your time, make the right decisions and hit the opposition where it hurts, with this tiki-taka-tastic drill

Pass with Xavi's precision: Drill one
By Ben Welch last updated
Spain Want to boss the game like Barcelona’s diminutive midfield maestro? We can help. This drill will show you how to dictate the play with airtight control and accurate distribution

Pass with Xavi's precision: Drill two
By Ben Welch last updated
Barcelona Your team may not have Xavi himself, but FFT can teach you how to rack up the assists. Here, we show you how to burst clear of the midfield pack and play a defence-splitting pass

Xavi: Master the pass
By Andrew Murray last updated
Barcelona Keep your team-mates happy with perfect delivery every time, with tips from former Barcelona and Spain legendary string-puller
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