A Healthy DietBecause playing football is a physically demanding activity, it is essential that you eat a healthy, balanced diet at all times. This will help you get the best results out of both your practice and your actual matches by preventing inj...
Head controlThe term ‘head control’ is largely self-explanatory, being a means to cushion the ball and bring it down to the ground. Experts say that the best way to control the ball with your head is by making sure the first touch is a go...
Golden GoalToday no more than a footnote in the history of football, the golden goal was at one time a key element in deciding some of the most important matches in the game.Introduced by FIFA in 1993 (who curiously decided that the more commonly use...
Football FormationsAs managers are unable to get on the field themselves, the formation is a vital way for them to enforce their vision on the players. The type of formation selected by the manager reflects the sort of football you can expect them to...
Fitness RegimeA good fitness regime is crucial for building up the power, speed and strength required for the combination of sprinting, running and jumping that is used in football. An effective fitness regime should include exercises that work on th...
Football FitnessKeeping fit and healthy is an important part of football as is learning the rules of the game. Here is a list of pages that might help you in your quest to become fitter and to know the ins and outs.Fitness Fitness Regime – As w...
DummyingThe dummy is one of the most impressive techniques in a player’s arsenal. It blends psychology and footwork to outwit and even humiliate other players. An attacking player can leave a defender travelling in totally the wrong direction whilst ...
DribblingDribbling means travelling with the ball. It is the name used to refer to a whole set of ball-control skills, including using the chest, knees and head as well as the feet. Good dribbling is a fundamental discipline of football and a success...
Football Cool-DownA thorough cool down, like a warm-up, is essential following any game of football or training session, but it is still often overlooked by many footballers. The aim of a cool down is to allow the body to gradually make the transitio...
Football Computer GamesWhether you are a Pro Evo or FIFA guy or whether Football Manager takes your fancy above Championship Manager. Football computer games are a huge market. Here we’ll put together a series of reviews for some of the most po...