Tactics
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Gareth Southgate: How to defend set-pieces
By Ben Welch published
Gareth Southgate Use this advice from England U21 manager Gareth Southgate to withstand dead ball deliveries

Small sides, big success
By Ben Welch published
5-a-side With the winter wiping out weekend fixtures, sharpen your five-a-side skills with two-time Futsal World Cup-winning coach Javier Lozano

How to stay compact
By Ben Welch published
Liverpool Afford your opponent no room for manoeuvre with tactical tips from Liverpool's academy director, Alex Inglethorpe

Make a fast start
By Ben Welch published
Liverpool Put the opposition on the back foot early with tactical pointers from Liverpool academy director, Alex Inglethorpe

Dani Alves: Suffocate the opposition
By Andrew Murray published
Barcelona Swarm your rivals and win back possession with these tips from the Brazilian pressing machine

Stretch the opposition
By Ben Welch published
Passing Use this drill from the Nike Academy to unravel the opposition's defensive ranks with a quick switch of play

Overrun the opposition
By Ben Welch published
Passing Outnumber the opposition in midfield by teaching your defenders to join the attack, with this drill from the Nike Academy

How to create space for a cross
By Ben Welch published
Crossing Make sure your widemen have the time and space to deliver from the channels, thanks to this drill from the Nike Academy
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