Ben Welch
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The rugby workout
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Strength Three of England’s successful Six Nations side demonstrate how to improve your leaping, movement and ability to withstand a hefty shoulder barge. No scrummaging required...
Paul Robinson: Summer fitness for goalkeepers
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Stamina Former England number one gives FourFourTwo Performance his top tips for avoiding the dreaded summer tyre
Ashley Young: Outmuscle your marker
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Ashley Young Keep getting pushed out of possession? Work on your stance and core strength, advises Ashley Young
Play like Gareth Bale: Part Two
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Speed Put the afterburners on and leave your opponent in your wake with this drill from Alfred Galustian, head of Coerver Coaching
David Wagner: How to play the pressing game
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Passing Huddersfield manager David Wagner teaches you how to press the opposition like the Terriers
Twist and turn like Angel Di Maria
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Angel Di Maria This drill will show you how to burst away from would-be tacklers just like PSG’s Argentine winger
Full-backs: How to defend against a 4-3-3
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Pace Are you a full-back? Do you find yourself in a tactical pickle when the opposition play 4-3-3? Don't worry. Stuart Pearce can help
Trick of the week: Around the world
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test Part 4 in our exclusive freestyle masterclass with world champion trickster John Farnworth. Pack your passport, it's time to go around the world
Fast-track to fitness
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Fitness Missed pre-season? Don’t panic. This exercise from Michael Watts, Aston Villa’s head of strength and conditioning, will help you catch up in no time – and all you need is two cones
Steven Pienaar: How to find space
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test To find space you have to unsettle the opposition with clever movement, says Everton's South African midfielder
Joe Hart: Guide to all-round keeping excellence
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Manchester City There are many facets to being a top-class stopper - fortunately, Manchester City and England No.1 Joe Hart is here to help
Coping with pressure
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Michael Ballack Proper preparation will take the pressure off, says three time FA Cup winner Michael Ballack
Patrick Vieira: Lock horns with former team-mates
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Psychology The Arsenal and France legend tells you how to face-off against familiar foes
Foods that help you get to sleep
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Recovery Munching on cheese before bedtime is bad, right? FFT’s resident nutrition expert begs to differ...
Improve your technique with Manchester United
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Manchester United From improving your weaker foot to mastering core skills, former Manchester United's first team coach, Rene Meulensteen tells you how
How to captain your team
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Psychology With great power comes great responsibility. Skipper your troops the right way with advice from performance guru, Steve Black
Run with the ball like Dani Alves
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Barcelona The Barcelona and Brazil right-back is a dynamo in possession – and you can be, too
Eat for energy and intensity
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Pre-season Stay fuelled for football with this tasty trio from Bolton's nutritionist Mayur Ranchordas
Feed off crowd abuse
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test Has the opposition’s solitary fan singled you out for a verbal lashing? Don’t let it get to you thanks to advice from Brentford's peak performance coach, Tom Bates
Master technique: First touch and finishing
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Shooting Control, shoot, score. Fine tune your first touch and finish with a flourish, by practising this drill from Coerver Coaching