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How to stop a speed demon
By Ben Welch last updated
Speed Get tight and shut down the space against a nippy winger, says former Crystal Palace gaffer George Burley
The training ground interview: Raheem Sterling
By Ben Welch last updated
Manchester City Don’t let possession slow you down – use it to speed up, thanks to advice from Manchester City and England’s dribbling specialist
Supercharge your reaction speed
By Ben Welch last updated
5-a-side Ensure you’re first to the ball every time with these quick-time tune ups
Kaka: The playmaker masterclass
By Alec Fenn published
Passing Kaka was a picture of elegance on the pitch – he talks footballing artistry, developing a calm mind and the boots that fired him to World Cup success
Are goalscorers born or made?
By Alec James Fenn last updated
Shooting Are goalscorers born or made? Do you have to be selfish to be a striker? Is finding the back of the net the hardest job in football? FFT finds out…
Garath McCleary: Quick out of the traps
By Ben Welch last updated
Speed Reading's speed king tells you how to be quick off the mark
Get faster quicker
By Andrew Murray last updated
Manchester City Manchester City's head of sport science Sam Erith reveals a short gym routine that will boost your acceleration in no time
Why do footballers get ACL injuries?
By Alec Fenn published
Injuries A host of football’s biggest names have suffered this serious knee injury – FFT asks physio Andy Mitchell what causes it and how players recover
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