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Blindside: football tactics explained
By Jack Lacey-Hatton published
TACTICS So what exactly is the blindside in football? Here's your tactical explainer
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Compact: football tactics explained
By Jack Lacey-Hatton published
TACTICS What actually does it mean for a team to be 'compact' - here's your handy tactical explainer
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The target man: football tactics explained
By Jack Lacey-Hatton published
TACTICS Could target man Peter Crouch still thrive in today's game? Here's your tactical explainer on big men up top
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Gegenpressing: football tactics explained
By Jack Lacey-Hatton published
TACTICS Counter-pressing runs the game, but what is it? Here's your handy tactical explainer
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Could medicine balls & kettlebells improve your game?
By Alec James Fenn published
Strength Want to build strength and torch calories? Medicine balls and kettlebells can you help you do both - we find out which is best
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The ultimate kettlebell workout for football
By Ben Welch last updated
Strength It’s crunch time for your season. Whether you’re chasing the title or fighting relegation, this cast-iron weight workout will give you the edge on the pitch
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Should you use free weights or machines?
By Alec Fenn published
Strength We find out whether free weights or machines are best for improving your strength on the pitch
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