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Winning without wingers: Is it possible?
By Huw Davies last updated
Possession Oldham boss John Sheridan talks FFT through using your full-backs in attacking scenarios

Stretch the opposition
By Ben Welch last updated
Passing Use this drill from the Nike Academy to unravel the opposition's defensive ranks with a quick switch of play

Dani Alves: Suffocate the opposition
By Andrew Murray last updated
Barcelona Swarm your rivals and win back possession with these tips from the Brazilian pressing machine

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
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