Ben Welch
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Asmir Begovic: How to impress at a trial
By Ben Welch last updated
Chelsea Produce the perfect performance between the sticks when all eyes are on you

Joe Hart: Stay focused for 90 minutes
By Ben Welch last updated
Joe Hart Keep your head in the game from kick-off to the final whistle with tips from the Manchester City and England No.1

Joe Hart: How to impress at a trial
By Ben Welch last updated
Joe Hart Give yourself the best chance to shine in a trial thanks to this advice from the Manchester City and England no.1

Asmir Begovic: Quickfire questions
By Ben Welch last updated
Asmir Begovic Get inside Begovic’s brain with our quickfire questions

What your game can learn from cycling
By Ben Welch last updated
Stamina Tour de France legend Johan Bruyneel explains how mountain biking during the off season can add another dynamic to your endurance training

Become the ultimate goalscorer: Play the killer pass and finish
By Ben Welch last updated
Shooting Learn to play the killer pass – and finish it off, too

Benik Afobe: Pre-match preparation
By Ben Welch last updated
Benik Afobe Train the way you play and stay calm to score match day benefits

Chelsea Ladies: Match-winning workout
By Ben Welch last updated
Chelsea Ladies Get stronger, win more, with the Chelsea Ladies workout

The art of finishing: Getting in behind the defence
By Ben Welch last updated
Benik Afobe Outfox your marker and make more chances with this drill from Superior Striker

Chelsea Ladies: Eat like a champion
By Ben Welch last updated
Chelsea Ladies Get your food right after a gym session or you won’t feel the benefits, say the Chelsea Ladies…

Be the complete striker: Pass, dribble, finish
By Ben Welch last updated
Dribbling Develop your all-round approach play

What to eat before a game
By Ben Welch last updated
Pre-match Pre-match prep that pays off on the pitch

Be the complete striker: Spin and finish
By Ben Welch last updated
Shooting Become a back to goal grandmaster with this drill from Premier League academy coach Saul Isaksson-Hurst

Shopping list essentials
By Ben Welch last updated
Nutrition Use these tips from nutritionist Ben Coomber to sweep the supermarket for super health

Be the complete striker: Burst clear and bury your chance
By Ben Welch last updated
Dribbling Get through the opposition's defensive lines and put the ball into the back of the net thanks to this drill from Premier League academy coach Saul Isaksson-Hurst

Be the complete striker: Swivel on a dime and finish with force
By Ben Welch last updated
Dribbling Zig and zag your way to better ball retention and more goals

Be the complete striker: Fast feet, sharp shooting
By Ben Welch last updated
Dribbling Quicken your feet and fine-tune your finishing with this drill from Premier League academy coach Saul Isaksson-Hurst

How to build a professional footballer
By Ben Welch published
Fitness What does it take to turn a technically gifted footballer into a high-powered athlete? FFT visited an elite-performance lab to find out how talent is taken to another level

How to prevent a hamstring strain
By Ben Welch last updated
Injuries Blackburn Rovers physio Andy Mitchell on the dreaded thigh-tweak and what you can do to avoid it

Akinfenwa: How to make the perfect BBQ
By Ben Welch last updated
Adebayo Akinfenwa Wycombe Wanderers' 16-stone frontman Adebayo ‘The Beast’ Akinfenwa likes his food – so much so that he’s got a YouTube following for his recipes. Here’s his six tips for a sizzling BBQ...

6 best ways to prevent a hangover
By Ben Welch published
Recovery From the nightclub to the changing room, make a rapid recovery after a night on the sauce with this match-winning survival guide courtesy of nutritionist Mayur Ranchordas

VIDEO: Pre-season training for football: First touch drills
By Ben Welch published
Pre-season Use this Coerver Coaching drill to get the ball under control in an instant

VIDEO: Pre-season gym workout: Week 5
By Ben Welch published
Pre-season It’s the penultimate week of your pre-season programme – time to upgrade your strength, power and co-ordination
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