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How to improve chest control
By Ben Welch last updated
Control Learn to control the ball on your torso and you’ll enhance your ball retention, passing and ability to find some space, says technical coach Alfred Galustian

Master technique: Speed with the ball
By Ben Welch last updated
Training Guides Switch from attack to defence in a flash, with this drill from Coerver Coaching

Nigel Reo-Coker: Ball work
By Ben Welch last updated
Training Guides From chest control to short passes, this is the complete technical workout from Nigel Reo-Coker

Master your finishing: Shots and blocks
By Ben Welch last updated
Shooting Strikers can use opposition defenders to their advantage, says Nike Academy head coach, Jimmy Gilligan

Learn a new skill
By Ben Welch last updated
Manchester United Add a new skill to your arsenal, with the help of former Fulham manager Rene Meulensteen

Shoot, rebound, tap-in
By Ben Welch last updated
Shooting Punish the goalkeeper’s wet weather handling, thanks to this drill from the Nike Academy’s head coach, Jimmy Gilligan

Nani: Shooting with both feet
By Ben Welch last updated
Manchester United All you need is a ball and a wall to hone your shooting skills with both feet, says Fenerbahce and Portugal winger Nani

Who needs team-mates, eh?!
By Ben Welch last updated
Training Guides Introducing Dortmund’s new weapon – the Footbonaut. Could this be the future of training?
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