Ben Welch
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Joe Hart: Stay focused for 90 minutes
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Joe Hart Keep your head in the game from kick-off to the final whistle with tips from the Manchester City and England No.1

Maintain motivation
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Recovery Follow these tips from Jonny Wilkinson’s mentor to ensure you never quit

The FourFourTwo Preview: Norwich vs Sunderland
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Premier League Premier League | Carrow Road | Sat 22 Mar | 3pm

What to eat before a game
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Pre-match Pre-match prep that pays off on the pitch

Matt Le Tissier: How to take penalties
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Southampton You’re spot-kick taker by default but don’t have much power or technique. Let Le Tiss help

What your game can learn from... Boxing
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Stamina Improve your footwork, strength and timing with tips from Anthony Joshua, IBF heavyweight world champions

Nicky Forster: How to lose your marker
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Shooting Not getting to those pinpoint crosses? Bamboozle your opponent by staying on the move, says veteran hitman Nicky Forster

Chamakh can save Palace, and other things we learned at Chelsea 2-1 Crystal Palace
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Stats Zone A nervy Chelsea hung on to beat Crystal Palace at Stamford Bridge on Saturday afternoon, and FourFourTwo’s Ben Welch was there to analyse the action using Stats Zone…

Fire up your hips for action: Part two
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Manchester City This exercise from Manchester City defender Micah Richards will improve your mobility and stability out on the pitch

Sebastien Bassong: Pre-match preparation
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test Visualising success off the pitch will bring you success on it, says the Norwich City defender

How do footballers cope during Ramadan?
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Speed Retired striker and devout Muslim, Nathan Ellington, tells FFT how he adjusts his preparation during Ramadan

Master first touch: Part Three
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Control Make the ball stick to your foot with the help of Alfred Galustian, head coach of Coerver Coaching

The FourFourTwo Preview: Aston Villa vs Arsenal
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Premier League Premier League | Villa Park | Sat 20 Sep | 3pm

Build a brand on a Sunday League budget
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Boots Being talented isn’t always enough: the very best also aim to exploit their full potential by becoming more than a player

Nike anti-clog traction: The Lowdown
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Speed Sick of mud sticking to the bottom of your boots? Nike have come to the rescue with a revolutionary new design…

Shane Long: Overcome an early bone cruncher
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Shane Long Use a hefty challenge to spur you on, says Southampton striker Shane Long

Gary Neville: How to overrun the defence
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Passing Charge through the opposition's defence thanks to this drill from England coach, Gary Neville

“I’d like to thank...”
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Psychology End-of-season awards: where feuds ignite and friendships crumble. Experts reveal how to accept a gong with grace
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