Advice

For the Footballer

The 5 benefits of football

How does football benefit your health? Here are 5 benefits of football, for both body and mind.

The benefits of canoe-kayak

Canoe-kayak is good for both body and mind. It's a real symbiosis between enjoyment and getting fit, and all this taking place in a natural setting [...]

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.

Winter is coming and with it the eternal conundrum of what to wear for matches and training sessions. How do you keep out the cold without sweating too much and without feeling restricted when you move? Here are a few things you might like to think about.

Staying in shape during the football layoff

How have the last few weeks been for you in terms of sport? You'll no doubt have been exercising in a different way or not as much. With training sessions on hold and gyms closed, sticking at it has not been easy.

How to be a better defensive midfielder

Are you a defensive midfielder?Your aim: to stop the opposition from scoring or force them to make a mistake. We have some tips for you on how to improve your defensive skills and excel in the position.

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.

What to do when your keeper's sent off and you need someone to play in goal.

Your keeper's just seen red. She's off! It's a situation you've no doubt faced before. We tell you how to find the right replacement and avoid a heavy defeat.

Good resolutions for a footballer

2019 will be the year! More sport, more family, more focus on work...That's great and all, but don't forget the most important thing: football. Here you'll find a few ways to strengthen your relationship with the ball, there's not a second to lose!

Right/left-sided midfielder: how to get your positioning right on the pitch?

Are you a wide midfielder? We unlock the secrets of the position, your attributes and the skills you need to play in this position for your team.

Speed, spring and explosiveness in football: your custom training programme

If you're going to hit the ground running when the season resumes, you need to follow a special programme during the break. Here's a programme I've put together so that you can work on your responsiveness, speed and explosiveness.

Coaching running with the ball with your child at home

Scared of getting injured when football resumes?

So you’re missing your football and feel a bit like a smoker who’s just been told to quit (OK, maybe not, but you know what I mean)? Don’t worry, you’re not alone! Have you been waiting for months, telling yourself: “When football starts up again I’m going to play every day”? Then you need to be careful and make sure you don’t get carried away and risk picking up an injury when you get going again. Here’s some advice on what you need to do to stay injury-free when football starts up again (and it will, one day).