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Perfect the possession game
By Ben Welch last updated
Passing Keep the ball for yourself and leave the opposition to chase their tails, courtesy of this drill from the Nike Academy

Topple the favourites in the cup final
By Ben Welch last updated
Passing Not expected to win your cup final? Raise a few eyebrows with a specially laid plan, thanks to this drill from the Nike Academy

Graham Taylor: playing the long ball
By Hugh Sleight last updated
Graham Taylor There's a knack to playing directly, says former England boss Graham Taylor, but not many get it right

Small sides, big success
By Ben Welch last updated
5-a-side With the winter wiping out weekend fixtures, sharpen your five-a-side skills with two-time Futsal World Cup-winning coach Javier Lozano

The art of defending deep
By Ben Welch last updated
Possession It takes courage, but sit back to nullify the threat of pace, says Barnet boss Martin Allen

Learn how to play the pressing game
By Ben Welch published
Stamina Hound the opposition and win the ball back quickly thanks to this drill from the Nike Academy

Score a last minute goal to make it to extra-time
By Ben Welch last updated
Training Guides Train your team to stick to the passing game when the pressure is on, courtesy of this drill from the Nike Academy's assistant coach, Matt Wells
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