NIKEFOOTBALL: IGNITE
Make a vicious first impression
Play it into space. Find the back of the net. Never need a second chance.
The Ignite moment
Cesc Fabregas shows how a devastating one-touch pass—honed playing small-sided football—can dissect a defense.
The Faces of First Touch
Meet the pros with surgical first touch.
Cesc Fabregas
“I love killer passes. To me, an assist is much better than scoring a goal.”
Robbie Keane
“The moments of magic can change your game in an instant.”
Gennaro Gattuso
“Our pitch was the street, but to us, it was a wonderful pitch.”
Abou Diaby
“Small-side games help me develop my game, especially my technique.”
NIKE5: Zoom FS
Own the court with the boot built for the small-sided game.
HEEL PASS
Play the deadly pass no one saw coming with a rubber, high-impact heel counter.
TOTAL CONTROL
Multi-directional inner soles offer improved forefoot flexibility for refined control.
THE SCOOP
A flat lateral side design and medial offset lacing promise a clean, killer touch.
TOE PUNT
Textured, reinforced toe bumpers deliver power, accuracy, and venomous precision.
TOE PUNT
Textured, reinforced toe bumpers deliver power, accuracy, and venomous precision.
SECRETS OF THE SMALL-SIDED GAME
An accurate first touch keeps the other team on its heels. The small-sided game is the key to:
The Precision Feel
Control the ball with every surface of your foot
The Ideal Setup
Play the ball cleanly with a quick first touch
The One-Touch Pass
No time to trap: Instinctively find the open man.
The Drill
train with robbie keane to Enhance your reaction time, Excel in limited space, and Disorient defenders.
First Touch Photo Gallery
Download
Download Ignite icon sets:
The takeaway Trainer
Optimise your feel with First Touch drills from the pros.
challenge fabregas
From 20 metres, Cesc Fabregas can chip the ball to the open man with one precise touch. Think you can match his surgical skills?
Next month:
Want to score? Better rule with your feet. Discover the small-sided secrets of Robinho’s legendary ball control.
The Introduction
First Touch. Without it, you’re nothing.
The Moment
Watch Fabregas drop the knowledge
The Drills
Ignite your game with Robbie Keane
The Challenge
Challenge Fabregas. Can you match his surgical skill?
Volume Two
Close Control
Volume Three
Speed
Agility
Coming May
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