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Size 4 football - Mitre Match Ball The footballs used in organised games are graded in different sizes to suit different age groups. It makes sense that the ball that a young player would use will not be the same size as an adult. The size and weight of a ball are set out in the FA guidelines and followed...

Whether you are buying a match or training football you will need to choose the correct size. It stands to reason that different age groups should use different size footballs. What Size Are Size 3 Footballs? Footballs are available in 5 different sizes from Size 1 mini footballs to adult Size 5 footballs. A Size 3 football is used by...

To be the best you can in football you need to practice, practice and practice more. To do this you will need a set of football goals in your garden. Mo Salah did not become the striking sensation that he is without hours of shooting practice on front of goal.We take a look at the best options for your garden ...

Football rebounder nets have become very popular over the past few years. Rebounders are used by both outfield players and goalkeepers. For outfield players they can be used to improve their first touch be that with their feet, head or chest, work on their ball control and volleying or to strengthen their weaker foot through repetition. For goalkeepers the rebound...

Player heading a Mitre Football A ban on children heading footballs will come into effect in just a few weeks in Scotland because of fears between the link between head injuries and dementia. The Scottish FA could announce the ban on U12s heading the ball soon after a report that states that former players are at more risk of...

MH Stadium Metal Football Goals There is a huge range of both plastic and metal football goals available to buy. Which goal to go for depends on a number of factors. Where the goal is to be used Is the goal to be used on a grass or hard surface Does the goal need to be portable? Do you...

Sometime the same old boring training drills just don’t cut it. Players get fed up and lose interest. La Liga side CD Leganés have come up with a routine that has attracted a lot of interest and their players seem to really enjoy it. The Spanish Club have use some exercise balls from their gym along with 4 traffic cones...

Portable Plastic goals Corners The corners are the most important part of a plastic goal. This is where the strength is needed to keep the goal in shape and prevent the crossbar from dipping and the goal looking like it is made from plasticine! The larger the goal the more this matters. An 8ft or 12ft wide goal will not...

The Outliers   In his book Outliers, Malcolm Gladwell came up with the 10,000 hour rule, which he considers the key to success in sport, business, and lots of other fields. His argument is that it takes a minimum of 10,000 hours of practice to master a skill, with the quality of practice also being key. He refers to many...

A coach without a set of cones is like fish without water! The humble cone is the foundation of many coaching drills and it does sometimes feel like a set of cones is the coaches left arm. But what to do with those cones? There are thousands upon thousands of cone-based football drills out there and here are 10 of...