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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

You’re never too old to enjoy the thrill of steering your grassroots football team to victory with a timely defensive header or speculative shot. Playing grassroots over-50s football is a great way to stay fit, meet people and stay strong as you grow older.  But before you pull on your football boots for the first time in years, it’s important...

What do you buy the little football lover in your life who has it all? If you’re struggling for Christmas gift ideas for a young grassroots footballer, we’ve got you covered.  We have a huge range of football equipment, training gear and matchday products — everything young players could ever wish for on Christmas morning. While we have hundreds of...

While it might be a dying art in the upper echelons of the football pyramid, counter-attacking football is an effective way to win against the odds. But in order to perfect it, a huge amount of hard work is required on the training pitch.  Particularly in grassroots football, there are some huge differences in quality between teams competing for honours...

There’s very little room for error when you’re stepping up to take a free kick. Whether you’re a professional or playing grassroots football in your local park, practice and repetition will give you an advantage when the responsibility lies with you.  From the legendary free-kick goals that have made history to the intricate strategies and techniques behind each shot, free...