Football Technique
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Michael Carrick: Protecting the back four
From fighting fires started by the opposition to making attacking surges from deep, Manchester United's midfield sentry explains the art of the holding role
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Make the ball stick to your feet
Dutch winger Ibrahim Afellay on slaloming through the opposition
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Stand up to the opposition
Stall a winger’s charge by staying on your feet, insists Newcastle full-back Danny Simpson
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Finish in a flash
Control, turn and score in one movement with this drill from Watford gaffer Gianfranco Zola
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Demba Ba: Hit the target every time
Having started the season with a bang, Chelsea’s trigger-happy Senegalese striker shares his essential finishing tips with FFT – so you too can show no mercy in front of goal
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Play that killer pass
Top the assist charts with defence-splitting schooling from Chelsea’s Brazilian boy wonder
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Shoot, rebound, tap-in
Punish the goalkeeper’s wet weather handling, thanks to this drill from the Nike Academy’s head coach, Jimmy Gilligan
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Four steps to striking the perfect free-kick
Make ’em all count with tips from Brazilian specialist Juninho Pernambucano
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Rise above the attack
The secret to a thumping defensive header? Timing, bravery and agility, insists Rio Ferdinand
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Ashley Young's shooting drill
Improve the accuracy of your finishing with this drill from the Manchester United and England wide boy
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Take control of the game
Want to upgrade your reaction speed and put the ball under your spell? We've got just the drill
