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Compact: football tactics explained
By Jack Lacey-Hatton last updated
TACTICS What actually does it mean for a team to be 'compact' - here's your handy tactical explainer

The channel: football tactics explained
By Jack Lacey-Hatton last updated
TACTICS What actually is the channel? Here's your handy tactical explainer

Blindside: football tactics explained
By Jack Lacey-Hatton last updated
TACTICS So what exactly is the blindside in football? Here's your tactical explainer

Could medicine balls & kettlebells improve your game?
By Alec James Fenn published
Strength Want to build strength and torch calories? Medicine balls and kettlebells can you help you do both - we find out which is best

The ultimate kettlebell workout for football
By Ben Welch last updated
Strength It’s crunch time for your season. Whether you’re chasing the title or fighting relegation, this cast-iron weight workout will give you the edge on the pitch

Should you use free weights or machines?
By Alec Fenn published
Strength We find out whether free weights or machines are best for improving your strength on the pitch

Football chiefs urged to reconsider fixture calendar to help protect players
By FourFourTwo Staff published
FA Cup
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