Alec Fenn
Latest articles by Alec Fenn
How to score a last-gasp goal
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Crossing When you’re running out of time to get back in the game attack the opposition’s weak spots, says Shrewsbury Town manager Micky Mellon
4 pre-season endurance training sessions
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Stamina These four pre-season pitch sessions from Back2Action and Newcastle United winger Rolando Aarons will improve your stamina and speed endurance
You Ask, We Answer: Jordan Henderson
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Jordan Henderson You sent in your questions for the Liverpool captain and he answered them
The complete guide to treating hamstring injuries and rehabilitation
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Injuries Hamstring strains and tears are the most common injuries in professional football – Centre for Health and Human Performance physio, Tom Jackson, explains why and how you can avoid them
Adrian's penalty saving secrets
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Penalties West Ham’s spot-kick-saving expert tells you the key to winning the battle from 12 yards
Nketiah: My finishing sessions with Henry
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Eddie Nketiah Arsenal youngster Eddie Nketiah talks about his finishing sessions with Thierry Henry, admiration for Mesut Ozil and Santi Cazorla, and his goalscoring debut
Become the ultimate goalscorer: Link the play and finish
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Swansea City Give defenders the slip with this sharp-shooting drill from the Swansea City academy
The coaching app behind Lincoln's FA Cup run
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Mental Preparation Lincoln City are using a cutting edge performance analysis tool to assess the performances of their players and the opposition
Do academies prepare players for professional football?
By Alec Fenn published
Chelsea Do academies prepare youngsters for the professional game? We asked former Chelsea youth team player and Reading midfielder John Swift
How to train for your body type
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Psychology Sculpting a pitch-ready body for next season? Whatever your shape, we’ve got you covered
Why did Kevin Mirallas lose one stone in weight?
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Speed Everton forward Kevin Mirallas lost one stone during pre-season – we asked him why and how he did it
5 ways to improve your mental strength
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Mental Preparation Are you serious about becoming a professional footballer? Follow these 5 tips steps to boost your mental strength
How gut health affects performance
By Alec Fenn published
Nutrition Experts have revealed how signals sent from the digestive system to the brain could influence your decision making on the pitch
Kaka: The playmaker masterclass
By Alec Fenn published
Passing Kaka was a picture of elegance on the pitch – he talks footballing artistry, developing a calm mind and the boots that fired him to World Cup success
Why Southampton teach players to cook, clean and iron
By Alec Fenn published
Strength Southampton have introduced a life skills programme for their next generation of youngsters - academy director Matt Hale explains why
Why FC Nordsjaelland hired a character coach
By Alec Fenn published
Mental Preparation FC Nordsjaelland owner Tom Vernon appointed a head of character development to improve the resilience of the club's young players - we ask him why
David Luiz: How to be a modern defender
By Alec Fenn published
Passing David Luiz discusses the role of the modern defender, how he stays calm under pressure and the influence of culture on football style
Wearable tech for Sunday League
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Barclays Premier League Catapult Sports have launched a GPS device, which will enable you to prepare, perform and recover like a professional footballer
Why do footballers get ACL injuries?
By Alec Fenn published
Injuries A host of football’s biggest names have suffered this serious knee injury – FFT asks physio Andy Mitchell what causes it and how players recover
Foam roller vs trigger point massage ball
By Alec Fenn published
Recovery FFT compares foam rollers and trigger point balls to see which is best for improving your flexibility
'Ronaldo's kneecap exploded, it was by his thigh'
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Strength Ronaldo's former physiotherapist, Nilton Petrone, tells FourFourTwo how the Brazil great recovered from 'the worst football injury' he's ever seen
Sam Allardyce: Meditation helps me cope with pressure
By Alec Fenn published
Psychology The former England manager has revealed he practises meditation to escape the pressures of football management
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