Tactics

Pre-match Being positive is the best form of defence when you're a man down, says former Crystal Palace boss Iain Dowie

Gus Poyet Gus Poyet’s tips on how to set your team up for success at Sunday League level

Passing Make the leap from shovel-footed donkey to defensive pass master, thanks to this drill from Rio Ferdinand's youth team coach

Passing Iain Dowie on making the most of your forays into the opposition's half

Crossing West Ham United's academy director, Tony Carr, shows you how to convert your crosses

Chris Hughton Chris Hughton talks us through disabling the opposition's passing game and making them play route one

Passing Draw out the opposition and exploit the space behind enemy lines, thanks to this drill from the Nike Academy's assistant coach, Matt Wells

Passing Roam menacingly towards the opposition box and give your second striker options with this drill from Jimmy Gilligan, head coach of the Nike Academy

Crossing Make sure your widemen have the time and space to deliver from the channels, thanks to this drill from the Nike Academy

Stop the opposition slicing through your defensive lines, by defending from the front, says former Norwich City gaffer Chris Hughton