Performance News and Features

Psychology Be brave, keep getting in goalscoring positions and you'll rediscover your golden touch, says former Arsenal hitman Alan Smith

Dribbling Looking to replicate the all-action midfield displays of the Chelsea and England man? FFT’s dossier will give you all the knowledge you need

Psychology Need to shake off the winter blues? Aston Villa's peak performance coach Tom Bates tells you how to trick the mind

Premier League A study of 49 elite Premier League footballers has found they have far better vision than the average person

Psychology Show your opponent who's boss from the first whistle, thanks to tips from Burnley's hard working wideman

test Rid your kit of stubborn stains and the smell of damp with expert laundry tips from Reading’s kitman, Selby Armstrong

Shooting In the final part of our 'Master your Finishing' series, the Nike Academy show you how to turn your marker inside out, before giving the goalkeeper no chance

Pre-match If you have no time for your usual pre-match warm-up, a heart-pumping journey to the game will do the job

Gus Poyet If every cross passes you by, get to know your widemen, advises a master of the midfield charge

Recovery Retain muscle mass and avoid putting on weight while you’re recovering from injury with this diet plan used by a Premier League club