Practice Makes Perfect

In this episode, Alessia, Dan and Cam look at the importance of being one step ahead of your defender – but also how to bounce back from every disappointment and make sure the next one goes your way. Listen now and come out on top in your next 1v1 on-pitch battle.

Alessia, Dan and Cam discuss how the Man Utd and England striker prepares her mind and builds confidence for those game-defining moments – where key decisions are made in milliseconds. You'll learn some tips on how to shoot your shot, from the very best.

In the first episode of the series, Alessio Russo, Dan Abrahams and CultureCams explore why practice is key, how crafting confidence in the training ground delivers a clear-mind on match day, and why this is the key to executing on-pitch precision. You'll hear some great tips along the way too.

It's the moment that defined a tournament, arguably a footballing year: England's Alessia Russo's sublime backheel nutmeg goal against Sweden in the semi-final of the Women's EURO 2022. But how does a professional player equip themselves to make these split-second, game-changing decisions? That's the question explored in a brand-new podcast from adidas, Enter The Predspace. This three-part series dives into the mindset of Alessia and unpacks techniques that athletes of all levels can bring to their game. Join Alessia Russo, leading sports psychologist Dan Abrahams, and host CultureCams who together explore key aspects of her game. Listen to all episodes on Thursday 18th May.