Kids hold key to future success

Pass the ball. Move forward. Take a pass. Dribble ... break through ... shoot ... goal!

Twelve primary school kids impressed a group of spectators - including Brazilian star Ronaldinho - with a demonstration of classic Barcelona-style soccer during 3-on-3 games on a small pitch at the Mission Hills golf complex in Haikou, Hainan Island.

Pau Lopez, project director of the Barcelona soccer academy that will open later this year in Haikou, ran with the young players, barking out instructions in his limited Chinese.