Join The Club
You are now subscribed
Your newsletter sign-up was successful
Want to add more newsletters?
Five times a week
FourFourTwo Daily
Fantastic football content straight to your inbox! From the latest transfer news, quizzes, videos, features and interviews with the biggest names in the game, plus lots more.
Once a week
...And it’s LIVE!
Sign up to our FREE live football newsletter, tracking all of the biggest games available to watch on the device of your choice. Never miss a kick-off!
Join the club
Get full access to premium articles, exclusive features and a growing list of member rewards.
DON’T MENTION THE WEATHER
Some players make the fundamental mistake of talking about the rain, how bad the pitch is or the strength of the wind. The more you moan about the weather and conditions, the less attention you are paying to the game.
USE CONDITIONS TO YOUR ADVANTAGE
If you’re a passing team, the wet surface will make your passes quicker and increase your tempo. If you’re a big side, you can play the ball in the air, safe in the knowledge that you will win the aerial duels. Rain can also be a leveller for less naturally talented teams.
ENJOY IT
Playing in wet conditions can be fun – sliding into last-minute tackles and skipping past full-backs on a wet surface are exciting and empowering actions. Mentally replay your best games in wet conditions and use those positive images to inspire your performance.
Just winning in the rain
From tactics to footwear, there’s a real science to playing football in stormy weather. FFT’s experts explain how you can use Mother Nature to gain an advantage on the opposition
Suit up for battle
It's raining goals
Shoot, rebound, tap-in
