Football Equipment

Football has become increasingly physical and fast over the years, so the modern player must work on core-body strength and power in order to compete at the highest levels. Toned and conditioned muscles can aid acceleration, balance and the ability to tussle opponents off the ball, which is why these five resistance workouts should be part of any team’s weekly...

Agility involves strengthening and conditioning certain muscles and tendons within the legs and back. It also involves maintaining balance, body control and foot speed whilst making sharp turns and staying in control of the ball. It is critical in today’s game, as football is now played at a frenetic pace at most levels. In order to improve core strength and...

Whilst it is true that some footballers are born with natural pace, speed is something that can also be developed and improved on through specialised coaching sessions. The ability to beat a player with sheer pace or be first to a 50/50 ball is of paramount importance in the modern game, which means selecting the right coaching drills is essential...

If you’re looking for a lightweight, portable football goal that doesn’t compromise on quality or safety, the full range of Samba football goals is ideal. Manufactured to exacting standards and with high-grade uPVC, these exceptional products deliver all the performance and benefits of professional match goals. They’re used by professional clubs and associations around the world because they deliver a...

One of the main criticisms aimed at young British players involves their relative lack of ball control and technique. For years, the emphasis in youth football in Britain has been concentrated on winning at all costs, lots of competitive action and physical fitness. However, in order to compete on the world stage, kids need to start perfecting their skills at...

If your kids are mad about football then a football goal in the garden is surely a necessity. Having a football goal in the garden is a fun way for your kids to practise their skills when not in training. You might say that using plant pots or coats as goal posts is good enough, but nothing beats the real...

There is so much football training equipment you can buy these days, but do you know what to do with it all? We will start with just five recommendations for what to do with your football training equipment, and give you five more recommendations next month. This way you will find that you have a catalogue of football training games...

Football Coaching Tips: Teamwork and Balance This week's football coaching tip is a game called “Chain Gang” which is great for improving teamwork, strength, and balance. The aim of the game is to have all players link up and create a chain in which they move together around the course. How to set the game up First start by setting...

With quite a few changes in pitch, goal and ball size in recent years, it can be a little confusing for football coaches as their teams move up the age groups. Our football goal, pitch and ball size infographic brings you up to date with the current FA recommendations. The infographic make it clear at a glance what each age...

Nobody today needs to be told about how important it is that children maintain a healthy weight. One in three 11-year-olds are overweight or obese, but there’s evidence that the problem with childhood obesity starts at a much younger age as 22% of four and five-year-olds are also considered overweight or obese. The medical problems that can develop later in...