Advice

For the Footballer

ALL THE POSITIONS ON A FOOTBALL CLUB'S TEAM SHEET

Playing football is great fun. Even better is to be able to play in the position where you can best express your particular abilities! A lot of players start playing in one position and transition into others over the years. Do you know which position is best for you?

THE LAWS OF FOOTBALL

So you think you know all there is to know about our number one sport? Come and join our team of fans and acquaint/reacquaint yourself with the laws of the game, which are forever changing.

The 5 benefits of football

We tell you the five benefits of football for body and mind.

Seven football games you can play in your garden

Football is a universal game and if you're lucky enough to have a garden, then you can keep on playing...

Staying in form during the midwinter break: running programme

If you play football and you're looking for a programme that will keep you in shape when football stops for its midwinter break, then you're in the right place.Stay right there! Let's go!

What makes you a good captain?

What I'm not going to do here is state the obvious and tell you, "To play football you need a ball, boots, shorts, etc."If I did, you might be tempted to say something like, "What a genius. You need a ball to play football? I'd never have guessed.Don't worry! I've got other things to share with you and I hope they'll be useful for you.

The advantages of continuing to train during the layoff

Finding the motivation to keep on training can be hard when there are no matches on. Is going out for a run, working on your muscles and building your core strength really worth it?

Being the best team-mate you can be

How to bring out the captain in you.How to be a better defensive midfielder. We've got some advice for you on how to be a better player and a better team-mate too.

Fitness training for football: training drills and programmes

Getting and staying fit for football We've got some examples for you of fitness drills you can do pre-season and over the winter break and for working on your speed and explosiveness throughout the year.

Women's football: a booming sport

Football and women is a love story that is continuing to intensify, with more and more women following and playing the game. We fill you in on the wonderful world of women's football.

Football at home for children

Playing football is an experience for sharing with team-mates, so why not enjoy it with the best team of all: your family!

Managing the close season

This is a vital period in terms of the season ahead and it needs to be managed properly. The way you approach it will depend on the standard of football you play. The model I'm going to propose to you is for amateur football (league/district).