Tactics
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Breaking down a team that defends deep
By Ben Welch published
Passing Draw out the opposition and exploit the space behind enemy lines, thanks to this drill from the Nike Academy's assistant coach, Matt Wells

Tony Carr: Hitting a team on the counter-attack
By Ben Welch published
Passing Speed is they key to a blistering breakaway, according to former West Ham United academy director, Tony Carr

Win your title decider
By Ben Welch published
Passing Want to come out on top in that winner-takes-all season-ender? It's all about the three Ps: patience, possession and poise, says the Nike Academy's assistant coach, Matt Wells

Nick a point to stay up
By Ben Welch published
Passing Escape relegation by playing possession football and keeping it tight at the back, with this dynamic drill from the Nike Academy's assistant coach, Matt Wells

Tony Carr: Switching play
By Ben Welch published
Passing Break down a packed defence by dragging the opposition out of position, says West Ham United's Academy director, Tony Carr

Neil Warnock: How to face a muddy fixture
By Huw Davies published
Neil Warnock Play your way through a mud bath by getting the ball out wide and hitting the target man, says Neil Warnock

Link midfield and attack with a striker in the hole
By Ben Welch published
Passing Roam menacingly towards the opposition box and give your second striker options with this drill from Jimmy Gilligan, head coach of the Nike Academy

How to attack a side in the final quarter of the game
By Ben Welch published
Attackers To exploit tiring defenders you need smart passing, says former Leeds United and current Mansfield Town boss Steve Evans
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