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By

Mark White

published 8 December 23

TACTICS

So, what is a box midfield? Here's your tactical explainer on one of Pep Guardiola and Mikel Arteta's favourite innovations

By

Ben Welch

last updated 3 September 15

Passing

Follow Raymond Verheijen's training tips and advice and you'll be playing out from the back in no time

By

Huw Davies

last updated 3 September 15

test

Former winger and England U20 head coach Peter Taylor on getting the better of your marker

By

Ben Welch

last updated 2 February 18

Chris Hughton

A host of clubs use a pressing style of football to win the ball back in the opposition's half - but what can you do to beat the high press?  

By

Ben Welch

last updated 17 March 17

Attackers

To exploit tiring defenders you need smart passing, says former Leeds United and current Mansfield Town boss Steve Evans

By

Ben Welch

last updated 2 August 16

Phil Brown

Drogba, Anelka and Torres? With the right midfield, a trio up top can work wonders, says Phil Brown

By

Ben Welch

last updated 28 August 16

Passing

Outnumber the opposition in midfield by teaching your defenders to join the attack, with this drill from the Nike Academy

By

Ben Welch

last updated 27 April 17

test

Molde manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer offers solutions for how to handle the opposition when they. ..

By

Alec James Fenn

published 22 June 17

Mental Preparation

Subbuteo has become a useful tactical tool for England Under-21 boss Aidy Boothroyd and his players during half-time team talks

By

Ben Welch

last updated 21 September 17

Corners

Not making enough of your corners? Well, sit back, relax and soak up the expert advice served up by from West Ham United Academy director, Tony Carr

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