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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
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
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
Paul Robinson's essential goalkeeper drills
By Ben Welch last updated
Training Guides Train like Blackburn Rovers' number one, with Robbo's indispensable goalkeeping drills
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
Boost your turbo
By Ben Welch last updated
Speed Fix your running biomechanics and leave markers for dead with these expert tips from running coach Mike Antoniades
Get the best out of young players
By Ben Welch last updated
Psychology Focus on fun and watch your rising stars blossom, says Wayne Rooney's former youth team coach, Tosh Farrell
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