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The target man: football tactics explained
By Jack Lacey-Hatton published
TACTICS Could target man Peter Crouch still thrive in today's game? Here's your tactical explainer on big men up top
Gegenpressing: football tactics explained
By Jack Lacey-Hatton published
TACTICS Counter-pressing runs the game, but what is it? Here's your handy tactical explainer
Build from the back
By Ben Welch last updated
Passing Follow Raymond Verheijen's training tips and advice and you'll be playing out from the back in no time
Peter Taylor: Outfox your marker
By Huw Davies last updated
test Former winger and England U20 head coach Peter Taylor on getting the better of your marker
How to counter the high press
By Ben Welch last updated
Chris Hughton A host of clubs use a pressing style of football to win the ball back in the opposition's half - but what can you do to beat the high press?
How to attack a side in the final quarter of the game
By Ben Welch last updated
Attackers To exploit tiring defenders you need smart passing, says former Leeds United and current Mansfield Town boss Steve Evans
Playing with three attackers
By Ben Welch last updated
Phil Brown Drogba, Anelka and Torres? With the right midfield, a trio up top can work wonders, says Phil Brown
Overrun the opposition
By Ben Welch last updated
Passing Outnumber the opposition in midfield by teaching your defenders to join the attack, with this drill from the Nike Academy
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