Ben Welch
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Nike Hypervenom Phantom Transform: The Lowdown
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test Max Blau, VP Nike football footwear, explains the science behind the boot the changes colour during the game...
The FourFourTwo Preview: West Brom vs Arsenal
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Premier League Premier League | The Hawthorns | Sun 6 Oct | 4pm
What your game can learn from... Squash
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Psychology World no.2 Nick Matthew, a two-time world champion and three-time British open victor, sheds light on the sport of speed and reactions
Link midfield and attack with a striker in the hole
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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
Stewart Downing: Me and My Boots
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test West Ham United's classy midfielder on why he prefers to squeeze into tight boots and cut his laces
The holding role: Pick the right pass
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Manchester United Michael Carrick on when to hoof the ball up to the big man and when to play sideways with a 5 yard pass
Become a human catapult
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Strength Take throw-ins like Rory Delap thanks to Scott Miller, Fulham’s strength and conditioning coach
Switch on your glutes for 90 minutes: Part two
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Manchester City Power up your pistons and give yourself an edge out on the pitch, says Micah Richards
Ruben Loftus-Cheek: Modern midfielders need to be athletes
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Stamina Chelsea midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek explains to FFT why modern midfielders must be athletes as well as technicians
Mario Gotze's energy-boosting diet
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Mario Götze Ensure you're fueled from start to finish with diet tips from Bayern Munich's creator-in-chief
Sidestep your marker like Iniesta: Drill two
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Barcelona Whether your team-mate gives you a perfectly weighted pass or a shovel-footed shank, you’ll be able to bring the ball under your spell and keep possession by getting this down
Gareth Bale: Improve your speed
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Speed Hit the nitro button when you're flying down the wing with help from Real Madrid's speed merchant Gareth Bale
Train to win
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Arsenal Gain the edge over a winger with skill-specific training drills from Arsenal full-back, Carl Jenkinson
Rachel Yankey: Q&A
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Q & A "How do you beat Germany? I wish I knew the answer!"
Mikel Arteta's Spanish diet
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Mikel Arteta Off on an Iberian vacation this summer? Lucky you. Before you go, let Manchester City coach Mikel Arteta tickle your taste buds
Phil Jones: How to be the new guy
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Phil Jones Respect the hierarchy and ease yourself in, says Manchester United defender Phil Jones
Carl Jenkinson: Get in the zone
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Psychology Arsenal's full-back on how to focus so you can deliver a match-winning performance
Asmir Begovic: Inside my kitbag
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Chelsea Delve into the Chelsea goalkeeper's glovebag
Get the best out of a big ego
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Manchester United Is your talented prima donna not doing the business out on the pitch? Former England and Manchester United psychologist Bill Beswick tells you how to get the best out of your cocky star
Control the ball under pressure
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5-a-side Follow this drill and learn how to hold off defenders and create from the front
Quarter-back the play like Pique: Drill one
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Barcelona Passing, marking, reading the game: whether it’s tackling any threat or masquerading as a ball-playing midfielder, this drill will teach you how to play with the poise of Pique
Tony Carr: Dealing with a step up in class
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Psychology Preparing to make your first team bow and shaking like a leaf? Believe in your ability, relax and keep it simple, says former West Ham United Academy director Tony Carr