The Football Parent
TRAINING AT HOME
Help your young footballer practise, develop and have fun outside team sessions.
You don't need a professional training ground to make training at home worthwhile. We've selected useful equipment that can help young players work on their skills, confidence and enjoyment of the game.
YOU DON'T NEED MUCH TO GET STARTED
A football, a little space and a few simple pieces of equipment can create plenty of opportunities to practise.
Whether your child wants to improve their first touch, passing, dribbling, shooting or movement, the right equipment can make home practice more enjoyable.
Training Footballs
A high-quality ball is the most important piece of gear for improving feel and control.
BEST FOR: Everyday practice, passing & ball control
Only add equipment when it gives your child something useful to practise.
Home training doesn't need to be complicated. A ball, a little space and regular practice can go a long way.
ESSENTIAL TRAINING GEAR
Six simple football-training essentials to help young players practise, develop and enjoy the game at home.
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Training Cones
The simplest way to set up drills, from dribbling circuits to target practice.
BEST FOR: Dribbling, ball control & agility
Football Rebounder
Acts like a second player so your child can work on their passing and receiving skills alone.
BEST FOR: First touch, passing & reactions
Pop-Up Football Goals
Agility Ladders
Ball Skills Trainers
Perfect for improving foot speed, coordination, and general athletic movement.
Allows for thousands of repetitions of ball control without having to chase the ball down the street.
Gives them a real target to aim for during shooting drills or small garden matches.
BEST FOR: Shooting, finishing & small-sided games
BEST FOR: Footwork, coordination & agility
BEST FOR: Ball control, touches & confidence
WHERE SHOULD I START?
You don't need to buy everything here. Start with the basics and add equipment if your child enjoys practising at home.
BEST TRAINING BALLS
A good football is one of the simplest ways for young players to practise at home, in the garden or at the park. We've picked out a few training balls worth considering, depending on your child's age, playing level and how they plan to use the ball.
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Nike Academy Football
SIZE 3 / 4 / 5
WHY WE LIKE IT:
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Rubber bladder helps maintain air pressure and shape
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Spot clean
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Textured casing has a consistent touch when passing, shooting and dribbling
Nike Aerowsculpt technology interrupts the airflow using specially arranged notches, which reduces drag and stabilises the trajectory
Not sure which size football your child needs? Check our football size guide before choosing.
BUILT FOR FOOTBALL PARENTS
We focus on what can actually be useful for families.
PRACTICAL
We look for equipment that can make home practice easier and more enjoyable.
LESS GUESSWORK
We help narrow down the huge choice of football products available.
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HELP THEM ENJOY THE JOURNEY
From first kicks to academy football, The Football Parent is here to help you navigate the journey.