Football Training Mat: Skills Mats and What to Practise
Choose a football skills mat around the movements you want to practise, then add Curl Master One for dedicated contact and spin work.
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What Is Grassroots Football?
Grassroots football is community football built around participation. Here is what that means for girls, boys and parents finding their place in the game.
Football Training Cones and How to Use Them
Choose cones by the job they need to do, then build a clear layout for dribbling, passing or team practice.
Football Goalkeeper Training Equipment for Kids
Choose goalkeeper equipment around your child’s planned practice, with handling kit and Curl Master One each given a clear role alongside coaching.
Football Drills Warm Up: A Practical Start to Training
A practical warm up for girls’ and boys’ football, with clear instructions for parents and a purposeful route into striking practice.
Football Goalkeeper Training for Young Keepers
Give young keepers a clear task in every exercise, from collecting a gentle ball to choosing a pass. Build purposeful practice around their coach's guidance.
New FA Rules for Grassroots Football 26/27
England’s grassroots youth football changes for 2026/27 include U7 3v3, smaller formats for longer and deliberate heading restrictions extending to U11.
Declan Rice Free Kicks, Broken Down
What Rice's two free kicks on 8 April 2025 reveal about different routes to goal, and how to turn close observation into focused practice.
Football Dribbling Drills: Close Control and Turning
Start with controlled touches, then introduce turns, gates and a defender. Give each exercise a clear purpose and adjust the challenge to your player.
Can You Be Offside From a Free Kick?
Offside applies to both direct and indirect free kicks. Your position when a teammate plays the ball matters, followed by whether you become involved.
Football Passing Drills for Purposeful Practice
Give every pass a purpose with practical drills for girls and boys, from passing through a gate to finding space under pressure.
Football Coach Gifts That Get Used
Choose useful equipment around your coach's preferences, keep team collections optional and add a personal thank you from the players.
