Football training equipment

Mini-goal or three-metre goal: which format for which exercise

The foldable goal PowerShot Quickfire, measuring three metres by two, is the size of a futsal goal: it's suitable for small-sided games, matches of four or five players, and sessions with a goalkeeper. For U7 and U9, who play with five, the FFF specifies goals measuring four metres by one and a half; those for eight-a-side football, from U10 to U13, measure six metres by two metres ten. Mini-goals, like the Avento goals which are ninety centimetres wide or the foldable models from Sodex Sport, are used for dribbling and finishing drills without a goalkeeper: their small opening makes players aim carefully. Hooks and anchor pegs keep them on the ground during strong winds.

Setting up a small-sided game session with minimal equipment

Small-sided games, from two versus two to five versus five, allow for more ball touches, duels, and decisions compared to an eleven-a-side match: that's why children's football is played with five players and later eight. Four mini-goals placed at the corners of a twenty-metre square, for example, enable a game with two goals per team, which encourages looking up and changing direction. Markers define the zones, and balls placed around the pitch keep the game flowing without delays. To practice alone, a rebound goal with a taut net bounces the ball back and allows for repetition of passing, controlling, and volleying.

Flat markers and foam balls: marking the area and providing reassurance

The marking implants PowerShot Pitchmarker, supplied in sets of twenty-five, are flat markers with a point that pushes into the grass: they outline lines, areas, and corridors at ground level, so a player can run over them without risk of falling or twisting an ankle. They replace paint for a temporary training pitch and can be moved between exercises in seconds. The soft foam ball from Tanga Sports, lightweight and safe, helps younger players get comfortable with the ball without fearing impact, and allows play indoors or at home without damage. It's a valuable tool for initiation sessions.

The rest of the equipment

The equipment is complemented by balls, bags, protective gear, referee's equipment, accessories, club space, on the equipment page.

New arrivals and good deals

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Frequently asked questions

What equipment do you need to train alone in football?

A rebound goal, a few markers, and a ball are all you need to work on passing, controlling, and dribbling. A mini-goal adds the finishing touch: aim for its posts from different distances to improve precision.

How do you secure a foldable goal on grass?

Insert the pegs provided through the frame's attachments, angling them outward to withstand the wind. On a synthetic pitch where you can't stake them down, weighted bags placed at the base stabilize the goal.

Foldable or rigid mini-goal: which one to choose?

The foldable model fits in a bag and travels easily from one pitch to another, making it ideal for a coach transporting their gear. The rigid model, more stable, withstands repeated strikes better and is suited for permanent installation in a garden.

Can marking implants be used on synthetic turf?

The pointed implants are designed to penetrate natural grass. On synthetic turf, the point doesn't grip properly: markers or flat lines laid on the ground take over.

How do you store a foldable goal to make it last?

Let the net dry before folding it up, otherwise it will mould in its bag. Check the attachments and poles while you're at it, then store the whole thing out of the sun, which can weaken the plastic and fibers of the net.