Football Psychology
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Michael Ballack: Coping with pressure
Proper preparation will take the pressure off, says three time FA Cup winner Michael Ballack
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Manage the unmanageable
Having worked closely with Manchester City’s ego-packed dressing room, here’s what sport psychology consultant Marc Sagal recommends when a star player does the following...
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Don't dwell on it
Focus on what you can change, not the red card decision, says West Brom’s peak performance coach, Tom Bates
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What your look says about you
Pink-booted fancy Dan or on-field father figure? Read FFT’s guide to the three main types of footballer and see which category you fall into. Your earrings may give you the answer...
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Ease big game pressure
Modify your mindset with some soothing tunes, says Manchester City’s inspirational Ivorian
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Justin Hoyte: How to break a losing habit
Don’t sulk and never dwell on defeats, advises the Middlesbrough full-back
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Carl Jenkinson: Coping with a poor performance
Keep your chin up, even when you're having a nightmare, says Arsenal full-back Carl Jenkinson
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Put stress on ice
Need to shake off the winter blues? West Bromwich Albion’s sports psychologist Tom Bates tells you how to trick the mind
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Prepare for your biggest game
England’s youngest ever keeper, Stoke City’s Jack Butland, on getting ready for a life-changing contest. It’s just like any other match... honest
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Carl Jenkinson: Get in the zone
Arsenal's full-back on how to focus so you can deliver a match-winning performance
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Demba Ba: How to stay confident during a goal drought
Struggling through a barren spell in front of goal? Rediscover your scoring touch with advice from Chelsea's Demba Ba
