One of the most frustrating traits of the young player is that they always look to carry the ball towards the goal they are attacking, no matter what is in front of them. They will try and run through a crowd of opposition players with the inevitable outcome of losing the ball, rather than look around them at the space...

The passing arcs sold at The Soccer Store can be used for a variety of routines. The first routine is designed to improve short and long range passing. Position the passing arc with marker cones on either side at 5m, 10m and 20m intervals. Have a player on each side and get them to pass through the arc moving from...

The 3 main things to consider when purchasing your football nets are as follows: Net size: A full size net will be 24ft wide x 8ft high, with a junior size net being 21ft x 7ft. There are a whole range of sizes up to the full size nets to cover 5-a-side goals, 7-a-side goals and 9-a-side goals. Net type...

Ice packs are great for treatment on soft tissue injuries and assist in the reduction of pain, swelling and long term damage. It is best to use the pack immediately after injury or at least within 48 hours of the injury occurring. Use the pack for ten to fifteen minutes at a time and allow for the area to return to normal...

We have a range of winter football equipment that can be used on astroturf or indoors available at The Soccer Store. The items designed specifically for this use are as follows: Flat Disc Markers: These are for use on hard surfaces and provide a non slip marker for laying out pitches and training routines. They come in packs of 10...

With Christmas approaching fast and shopping still to do, let's have a look at some gift ideas for boy's. So they have all the usual stuff, xbox, playstation etc. How about getting them outside, with one of our Samba football goals. We have the complete range in stock at The Soccer Store from 5 x 4ft right up to 16 x...

My 11 year old boy is in a confused state. He just wants to play his game but he has managers, coaches and parents on his back telling him not to do this, not to do that. He asks me what I think he should do, my answer is to just go out and enjoy yourself. Probably a familiar situation...

Samba Goals - Conversion Kits Did you know that you can convert your Samba goal to the next size up with the Samba conversion kits. The sizes available are: 8 x 4 to 8 x 6 conversion kit. 8 x 4 to 12 x 6 conversion kit 8 x 6 to 12 x 6 conversion kit 12 x 6 steel...

As well as our standard corner poles and flags which retail at £4.95 each we have the Diamond Pro Quality Corner Poles and Flags. These come supplied in a set of 4 and are supplied with a carry bag. The poles have a housing which is positioned permanently in the ground. The poles themselves are spring loaded at the bottom, they...

Updated June 2013 If you need to know what size goal, pitch or ball you need to use for youth football, take a look at our easy to follow graphic below: What size football goals do I need we hear you say! Good question. We sell quite a range of goals at The Soccer Store and it can seem quite confusing...