Masterclass: Ibrahimović on beating opponents
Friday, September 26, 2014
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Ahead of facing FC Barcelona, Zlatan Ibrahimović figures in the second archive masterclass as he explains how to get past defenders, with a drill for you to practise.
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Key tips
• It is the defender's job to make your life as difficult as possible – even the best can be stopped.
• You can beat a defender in many ways: with speed, with skills and by swerving.
• As long as you have the ball at your feet you have the advantage.
• Once you go past an opponent, remember to still have the ball!
• After beating a man, concentrate on shooting and scoring goals – like this one Ibrahimović got for AFC Ajax against RC Celta de Vigo.
Ibrahimović says ...
"Some players make it look easy: Simão, Cristiano Ronaldo, and last but not least, me!"
Next step ... One v one drill
There are loads of other star skills and drills, plus plenty more, on UEFA Training Ground