Ben Welch
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Sidestep your marker like Iniesta: Drill two
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Barcelona Whether your team-mate gives you a perfectly weighted pass or a shovel-footed shank, you’ll be able to bring the ball under your spell and keep possession by getting this down

Gareth Bale: Improve your speed
By Ben Welch last updated
Speed Hit the nitro button when you're flying down the wing with help from Real Madrid's speed merchant Gareth Bale

Train to win
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Arsenal Gain the edge over a winger with skill-specific training drills from Arsenal full-back, Carl Jenkinson

Rachel Yankey: Q&A
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Q & A "How do you beat Germany? I wish I knew the answer!"

Mikel Arteta's Spanish diet
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Mikel Arteta Off on an Iberian vacation this summer? Lucky you. Before you go, let Manchester City coach Mikel Arteta tickle your taste buds

Carl Jenkinson: Get in the zone
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Psychology Arsenal's full-back on how to focus so you can deliver a match-winning performance

Asmir Begovic: Inside my kitbag
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Chelsea Delve into the Chelsea goalkeeper's glovebag

Control the ball under pressure
By Ben Welch last updated
5-a-side Follow this drill and learn how to hold off defenders and create from the front

Quarter-back the play like Pique: Drill one
By Ben Welch last updated
Barcelona Passing, marking, reading the game: whether it’s tackling any threat or masquerading as a ball-playing midfielder, this drill will teach you how to play with the poise of Pique

Tony Carr: Dealing with a step up in class
By Ben Welch last updated
Psychology Preparing to make your first team bow and shaking like a leaf? Believe in your ability, relax and keep it simple, says former West Ham United Academy director Tony Carr

Squat your way to electric pace and high-powered jumps
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Speed Don't get left behind on the pitch. Ensure you're quick across the ground and dominating in the air with these dynamic squat exercises

Beat your man like Arjen Robben
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Arjen Robben Want to terrorise defenders like Bayern Munich’s Dutch menace? This Coerver Coaching drill will show you how

The rugby workout
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Strength Three of England’s successful Six Nations side demonstrate how to improve your leaping, movement and ability to withstand a hefty shoulder barge. No scrummaging required...

Paul Robinson: Summer fitness for goalkeepers
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Stamina Former England number one gives FourFourTwo Performance his top tips for avoiding the dreaded summer tyre

Play like Gareth Bale: Part Two
By Ben Welch last updated
Speed Put the afterburners on and leave your opponent in your wake with this drill from Alfred Galustian, head of Coerver Coaching

David Wagner: How to play the pressing game
By Ben Welch published
Passing Huddersfield manager David Wagner teaches you how to press the opposition like the Terriers

Twist and turn like Angel Di Maria
By Ben Welch last updated
Angel Di Maria This drill will show you how to burst away from would-be tacklers just like PSG’s Argentine winger

Full-backs: How to defend against a 4-3-3
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Pace Are you a full-back? Do you find yourself in a tactical pickle when the opposition play 4-3-3? Don't worry. Stuart Pearce can help

Trick of the week: Around the world
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test Part 4 in our exclusive freestyle masterclass with world champion trickster John Farnworth. Pack your passport, it's time to go around the world

Fast-track to fitness
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Fitness Missed pre-season? Don’t panic. This exercise from Michael Watts, Aston Villa’s head of strength and conditioning, will help you catch up in no time – and all you need is two cones
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