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Aaron Lennon: How to be quick off the mark
By Ben Welch last updated
Aaron Lennon Slower out the blocks than an HGV? Fret not, Everton's wing wizard will soon get you up to speed

Play like Spain: Fast finishing
By Ben Welch last updated
Spain Dither in front of goal no more. Supercharge the speed of your finishing with this shooting drill from Coerver Coaching

What do scouts look for in footballers?
By Alec Fenn last updated
Dribbling FFT steps inside the world of football scouting to find out exactly what the game's recruitment experts look for in their pursuit of talent

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

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

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
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