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Alan Smith: Staying confident during a goal drought
By Ben Welch last updated
Psychology Be brave, keep getting in goalscoring positions and you'll rediscover your golden touch, says former Arsenal hitman Alan Smith

Performance Lab: Ross Barkley
By Ben Welch last updated
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

How to trick your mind in the cold
By Ben Welch last updated
Psychology Need to shake off the winter blues? Aston Villa's peak performance coach Tom Bates tells you how to trick the mind

Why Premier League footballers have better eyesight than you
By Alec James Fenn last updated
Premier League A study of 49 elite Premier League footballers has found they have far better vision than the average person

Michael Kightly: Start the game full of confidence
By Nick Moore last updated
Psychology Show your opponent who's boss from the first whistle, thanks to tips from Burnley's hard working wideman

Don’t stain your performance
By Ben Welch last updated
test Rid your kit of stubborn stains and the smell of damp with expert laundry tips from Reading’s kitman, Selby Armstrong

Master your finishing: 1 v 1 attacking
By Ben Welch last updated
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

Late for the game? Skate to it!
By Ben Welch last updated
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
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