The Ultimate Guide to Training Footballs Mitre Calcio One vs Impel One vs Impel Evo vs Precision Fusion vs Precision Fusion+ Choosing the right training football can make a big difference to the quality of your sessions — whether you’re running grassroots club training, school PE lessons, or higher‑level team drills. There are many brands to choose from but with...

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...

When it comes to football training, a lot of the focus tends to be on technique, tactics, and fitness, but one essential piece of gear often gets overlooked: football bibs. These simple, brightly coloured pieces of fabric are a crucial part of any session, helping players distinguish between teams, improving communication, and enhancing visibility. But with so many options out...

Football tennis combines elements of football and tennis to create a hybrid game that’s ideal for honing touch, control, passing, and heading. Plus, it’s accessible to players of all levels and abilities, making it a perfect addition to any sports club looking to promote inclusivity and engagement. Let’s explore some of the basics of football tennis, including the rules, how...

If you live with a disability, it shouldn’t be a barrier to playing the beautiful game. Unfortunately, society just isn’t set up to accommodate the needs of people with disabilities. And a chronic lack of investment limits opportunities to get involved.  That said, para football is on the rise. An FA initiative along with a rise in the number of...

If you play football, you always run the risk of experiencing a debilitating injury. It doesn’t matter whether you play in the Premier League or the local Sunday League. So, when injury strikes, it’s a good idea to know what to do.  Here are five of the most common injuries grassroots footballers experience – and the best ways to treat...

Your hydration levels affect every aspect of your performance – both on the training pitch and during the heat of competitive action. You can’t maximise your performance, endurance and recovery if your body isn’t getting the fluids it needs.  Whether you’re a professional or a regular participant in grassroots football, your body temperature, cardiovascular function and muscle efficiency all rely...

It’s not too often that we get positive news from the world of grassroots football in the UK, but that’s what happened in May 2024 when Statista revealed that the number of people regularly participating in English grassroots football rose in 2023 for the second year running.  More than 2.1 million people are now actively involved in organised football at...

When you ask most under-7s which position they’d like to play if they were to become a professional footballer, nine out of ten would probably say centre forward. Indeed, most youngsters enter the game vying for this position – but most don’t make it.  A huge number of professional midfielders and defenders once played as a striker or centre forward...

Women’s football in the UK soared in popularity following the monumental efforts of the Lionesses during the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup. Despite losing gallantly to Spain in the final, England’s best and brightest women inspired a new generation to take up the sport for the first time.  If you or your child is one of those who was inspired...