Football Equipment

Over the years, the design of goalkeeper gloves has evolved considerably. Modern designs prioritize not only enhancing the goalkeeper's grip but also providing significant protection for their hands.  Some of the latest gloves come with advanced stabilising and stiffening elements, ensuring that the fingers are protected from unnatural flexing which could lead to severe injuries like fractures or sprains. This...

Have you ever felt that sudden disappointment when your favourite football feels flat or worn out way sooner than you expected? We've all been there. The truth is, like all treasured possessions, your football requires a little love and care to stay round, inflated and in match condition. From the moment you choose your ball to the time you store...

A football club can make do without quite a few things in their football inventory, but quality football nets and goals are absolutely essential. Not only do they need to be durable, they need to comply with regulations relating to size, fitting and fixtures. Take a look at the options available right now, and you could be forgiven for being...

Did you ever have to make do with a partially deflated football when you were a child? If you’re of a certain age, you’ll remember such an occurrence. If only someone had a pump, eh? Because even a partially underinflated football can significantly change the way it plays. Thankfully, football pumps are cheap and ubiquitous these days. But this counts...

The equipment you have at your disposal as a football coach can give you an edge over the competition. If you can make your coaching sessions and team talks more effective, you can increase your team’s chances of success on the pitch. And the right tools are the key to this success. We’ve compiled a list of must-have items every...

The right words in the right ears at the right time can make a huge difference to a football match. Motivation and psychology are crucial factors in the success of football teams, but how do you leverage them to your advantage?  An effective team talk — whether it’s before a match or during half-time — is often the difference between...

Subs in grassroots football have to sit on benches during the coldest of winter days. And that’s if they’re lucky enough to have somewhere to sit at all. But this isn’t just an uncomfortable inconvenience for players — it poses a serious problem. Taking to the field of play with cold muscles often leads to pulls, strains and tears. That’s...

We’re now approaching the final days of summer, but there are still a few days of sunshine left before the autumn winds begin to bite. If you’re looking for an exciting way to stay fit on the beach, we’ve got just the thing for you — beach football.  Also referred to as beach soccer, sand football and beasal, beach football...

Scoring goals is what makes the beautiful game… well… beautiful. While there’s a certain beauty to a perfectly timed sliding tackle or a brave headed clearance, nothing beats the spectacle of a sweetly hit ball crashing into the back of the net.  Whatever your position, learning how to shoot effectively in all situations is crucial if you want to be...

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 by leagues and schools throughout the UK. How...