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Trick of the week: Blind heel
By Ben Welch last updated
Technique Part 7 in our exclusive freestyle masterclass with world champion trickster John Farnworth. You need eyes in the back of your head for the blind heel
Rio Ferdinand: Rise above the attack
By Nick Coppack last updated
Manchester United The secret to a thumping defensive header? Timing, bravery and agility, insists Rio Ferdinand
How to improve shooting accuracy
By Ben Welch published
Shooting Introduce this drill to your training sessions and you'll be shooting with deadly accuracy come game day, says Nottingham Forest first team coach, Jimmy Gilligan
Victor Valdes' guide to winning one-on-ones
By Ben Welch last updated
Víctor Valdés Beat the striker by narrowing the angle and shrinking the goal, says Manchester United goalkeeper, Victor Valdes
Trick of the week: Sitting cross catch
By Ben Welch last updated
Technique Part 5 in our exclusive freestyle masterclass with world champion trickster John Farnworth. Pull up a pew, you might want to sit down for this one
Thierry Henry: Finishing at speed
By Ben Welch published
Arsenal The former New York Red Bulls, Barcelona, Arsenal and France legend explains the art of scoring while sprinting
Shield the ball like Philipp Lahm
By Alfred Galustian last updated
Philipp Lahm Follow this drill to learn the secrets of the German midfielder's flawless ball retention
Twist and turn like Angel Di Maria
By Ben Welch last updated
Angel Di Maria This drill will show you how to burst away from would-be tacklers just like PSG’s Argentine winger
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