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Rio Ferdinand: Rise above the attack
By Nick Coppack published
Manchester United The secret to a thumping defensive header? Timing, bravery and agility, insists Rio Ferdinand

Restrictions on heading by under-18s in training set to be introduced in England
By FourFourTwo Staff published
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Campaigner Dawn Astle welcomes restrictions on heading for young footballers
By FourFourTwo Staff published
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Tim Cahill: How to out-jump a giant
By Ben Welch last updated
Heading You don’t have to be tall to dominate the skies, says Australia international and aerial master Tim Cahill – you’ve just got to get the technique right

Welcome change or complete farce? Youth coaches share view on new heading advice
By FourFourTwo Staff published
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Andy Carroll: How to use your head
By Ben Welch last updated
Andy Carroll From bullet finishes to far-post knockdowns, West Ham United and England’s man-mountain reveals the six steps to winning every aerial battle

Supercharge your engine
By Ben Welch last updated
Speed Use this workout from Premier League conditioning coach, Jamie Reynolds, to become a one-man engine room
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