Latest articles by Ben Welch
Supercharge your reaction speed
5-a-side Ensure you’re first to the ball every time with these quick-time tune ups
Boost your speed off the mark
5-a-side Get faster for 5-a-side with this speed conditioning workout
Control the ball under pressure
5-a-side Follow this drill and learn how to hold off defenders and create from the front
Improve strength, balance and agility
5-a-side Calibrate your body for the demands of 5-a-side with these exercises
Keep possession in tight spaces
Futsal Use this drill to perfect your passing game on the 5-a-side pitch
Build explosive change of direction
5-a-side To dominate the 5-a-side pitch you need to be quick and agile. Use this drill to make sure you have the speed and power to whiz away from defenders
Prepare your team for a tournament
Recovery Dawn Scott, fitness coach for the US women’s national team, explains how to keep your body hitting top speed during a tournament
FourFourTwo trains with Michael Carrick
Manchester United FourFourTwo Performance editor, Ben Welch, joins Manchester United's Michael Carrick out on the shooting range
Joe Hart: Milner fancies himself as a goalkeeper, but Rooney's too much of a 'wimp'
Joe Hart Manchester City and England's No.1 chats the title race, penalties and James Milner's goalkeeping with FourFourTwo's Ben Welch...
Giroud lets Vidic off the hook and other things we learned from Arsenal 0-0 Man United
Stats Zone Arsenal and Manchester United played out a dreary stalemate in north London and FourFourTwo’s Ben Welch was in the press box to analyse the action with Stats Zone...
Parlour: Midfield key to Arsenal-United clash
Arsenal Former Gunner Ray Parlour believes Wednesday's crucial Premier League clash between Arsenal and Manchester United at the Emirates Stadium will be won or lost in midfield.
Parlour: Arsenal must believe in own ability
Arsenal Former Arsenal midfielder Ray Parlour believes the Gunners must prove they have the spirit to maintain their title challenge after Saturday’s 5-1 defeat to Liverpool.
'I'd love to play with Gerrard again one day,' says Crystal Palace loanee Ince
Tom Ince FFT meets Crystal Palace's new signing to discuss father-son nights in, Ryan Giggs and being the world's worst header...
Moules frites with Marouane Fellaini
Manchester United Trade fish and chips for Belgium’s top dish washed down with a beer, says Man United’s battler
The FourFourTwo Preview: Man United vs Arsenal
Premier League Premier League | Old Trafford | Sun 10 Nov | 4:10pm
Wayne Rooney's shooting drill
Manchester United The Everton and England star demonstrates the shooting drill that has turned him into one of the Premier League's finest finishers
Gary Neville: How to develop a winning mindset
Manchester United Use these five steps from the former Manchester United captain to unlock a winning mindset
Small games, big gains
Manchester United Fast-track your way to match-winning condition with small-sided football, says Manchester United head of fitness and conditioning, Tony Strudwick
Get the best out of your pre-season training
Manchester United Maximise your gains during pre-season with these tips from Manchester United head of fitness and conditioning, Tony Strudwick
Four steps to five-a-side fitness
5-a-side Boss that small-sided pitch with our simple exercises, designed to improve movement, power and acceleration – all courtesy of Michael Rawson, Bolton’s strength and conditioning coach
Train like Manchester United
Manchester United Train like the champions with insight from, Manchester United's head of fitness and conditioning, Tony Strudwick
Bryan Robson: How to be the ultimate captain
Manchester United Every armband-wearer needs three essential qualities, says former Manchester United and England skipper, Bryan Robson
Andy Cole: Finishing a one-on-one
Manchester United Keep a cool head when you're one-on-one with the goalkeeper thanks to these finishing tips from former Manchester United striker, Andy Cole
