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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?

How to structure the perfect training session
By Ben Welch last updated
Training Guides If your usual preparation involves a jog round the park and a game of ‘three-and-in’, help is at hand with the Nike Academy, who have devised the type of programme used by Prem sides

How to improve your first touch
By Ben Welch last updated
Control Stop the ball dead and pick out a team-mate with this drill from Nottingham Forest first team coach, Jimmy Gilligan
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