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  1. How Do I Set Up a Football Pitch in My Garden

    How Do I Set Up a Football Pitch in My Garden
    If you have a reasonably large garden, you have a great opportunity to hone your football skills at any time. As long as you have a few essential items of football equipment and you’re willing to put the hard work in, you could be playing short-sided games and kickabouts later today! Here’s our brief guide on how to set up...
  2. What Should a Grassroots Referee Have In Their Kit Bag?

    What Should a Grassroots Referee Have In Their Kit Bag?
    Whether you’re refereeing Sunday league football or an aspiring pro ref, you’ll need to build a high-quality equipment inventory to ensure you’re always ready to officiate.  Here at The Soccer Store, we like to help players, coaches and match officials prepare for match action, which is why we’ve created this list of essential and desirable kit bag items for grassroots...
  3. 7 Interesting Games to Play with Popup Soccer Goals

    7 Interesting Games to Play with Popup Soccer Goals
    If you have a pair of popup soccer goals at your disposal, you’ll never have too much trouble setting up a game or training session. Whether you’re enjoying a family picnic or a day at the beach, lightweight and portable football goals you simply unfold and put on the ground have the potential to transform your relationship with the beautiful...
  4. Five Fun Football Variants That Are Easy to Play

    Five Fun Football Variants That Are Easy to Play
    Playing football at the grassroots level isn’t always easy. Whether you’re struggling to buy the necessary football equipment or find a local team, getting involved can be a challenge. That’s why finding fun alternatives that are accessible and easy to play is important.  Yes, nothing beats the traditional game in terms of fun and coming together with your peers in...
  5. What Is the FA’s Strategy for Grassroots Football?

    What Is the FA’s Strategy for Grassroots Football?
    Grassroots football in the UK might be on life support, but there is still hope for the future. While the cost of living crisis has affected the game in communities across the country, help is available — albeit limited in nature.  While the issue of chronic underfunding is still holding the game back at the grassroots level, there are some...
  6. How Much Does It Cost to Set Up a Grassroots Football Team?

    How Much Does It Cost to Set Up a Grassroots Football Team?
    It’s important never to lose sight of just how important grassroots football is in the UK. The beautiful game brings people together, gives young people a sense of purpose and keeps people fit. The more local teams there are, the better it is for society as a whole. But the cost of starting a grassroots football team has never been...
  7. How Can I Improve My Speed as a Grassroots Footballer?

    How Can I Improve My Speed as a Grassroots Footballer?
    Speed is one of grassroots football’s great levellers. It’s an attribute that can nullify a range of technical and tactical strengths if it’s used at the right times in the right ways. Unfortunately, speed is largely a naturally gifted trait. In simple terms, you’re either born with raw pace or you have to work at it. And even if you...
  8. The Beginner’s Guide to Effective Heading in Football

    The Beginner’s Guide to Effective Heading in Football
    Heading in grassroots football is a controversial issue — particularly in relation to youngsters. But it’s an integral part of the game, so when players are old enough to start heading the ball, it’s a good idea to work on technique and timing.  Whether it’s a defender, a midfielder or an attacker, rising to meet the challenge with power, control...
  9. The Grassroots Football Guide to Improving Your Weaker Foot

    The Grassroots Football Guide to Improving Your Weaker Foot
    How many times have you watched with frustration as an elite player misses an opportunity or gets a simple on-field action wrong because they were forced to use their weaker foot?  Yes, one-footedness is something that affects top-level players, so it’s not surprising that those much further down the football pyramid suffer from the same deficiency.  The vast majority of...
  10. 6 Quirky Ways to Improve Your Grassroots Football Skills

    6 Quirky Ways to Improve Your Grassroots Football Skills
    If you’re playing in a local league, or even just with friends during the weekends, finding the time to work on your core football skills can be tough. Work and family commitments come first, so any opportunity to enhance your abilities should be embraced.  Fortunately, there are several ways to improve your game without the need to hit the training...

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