[新聞] Playmaking the Xavi way

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Playmaking the Xavi way

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

Touch direction

This demonstrates why Xavi is, in my opinion, the best playmaker in the
world. It shows that his first touch takes the ball away from the
opposition; this is called touch direction. Most people think the key
to first touch is distance (how close the ball stays to your foot on
receiving it). I think first touch is more about the right direction.
His body shape and touch has put the ball into an area where the opposition
can’t get it.

Fend off the opposition

Now it’s all about protecting the ball. Against Honduras, he uses his
arms to put distance between the ball, Chavez and Palacios. He’s not
trying to foul them but simply fend them off. Also, he accelerates over
one step. I call this ‘football speed’: the ability to get away from
your marker over five yards. It might not sound impressive, but it can
make all the difference when combined with touch direction in a crowded
midfield.

Alter the angle at attack

This is an example of shielding the ball by changing direction,
something Xavi is the best in the world at. Changing direction isn’t
just about changing the angle of your attack, it is often used to retain
possession. The other thing is that he’s looking up. All the best
players ‘sneak a look’. This doesn’t mean you have to get your head
up, but simply lifting your eyes for a millisecond can be enough to make
you aware of what’s on.

The killer pass

Having seen what’s on he can now play the killer pass. And there’s
no-one better at playing a killer pass – a pass that creates a goal
chance – than Xavi. A sequence of touch direction, shielding the ball,
acceleration, change of direction and killer pass. That what Xavi and
playmaking football is all about.

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