Q. How do certain players always manage to find so much space on a football pitch?

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A. They keep checking their shoulders.

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Frank Lampard was an expert at finding space, click here for a short clip which demonstrates just how he managed it. It's a great video and a good watch for any young player, particularly those playing in midfield areas where the pitch is often very busy.

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Xavi of Barcelona and Spain fame is another great example. Spend 3 minutes and 15 seconds of your life on this clip to see what helped make him one of the world's best midfielders.