Precocious Lukaku has what it takes to win the Premier League’s Golden Boot
For the past couple of seasons, Everton’s towering front-man has been one of the most sought after strikers in England, with the 22-year-old having been linked to some of Europe’s most illustrious giants time and again. Dumped so unceremoniously by Chelsea’s Jose...
#9 Position Specific Challenges
Finishing Structure -Set up the area as above. Rules -The two servers release balls in to the middle of the mannequins. -They must try to vary the style of delivery. -The striker then tries to score., dodging the mannequins. In Behind Structure -Set up the...
The Premier Leagues 5 Best Young Players (Under 21)
Harry Kane Memphis Depay Raheem Sterling Ross Barkley Luke Shaw 1.) Harry Kane Age: 21 Club: Tottenham Hotspur Nation: England Position: Striker Harry Kane, an English centre forward who scored 24 goals in all competitions last season for Tottenham Hotspur....
Sterling faces massive season, it could make or break him
A figure of disdain amongst Liverpool fans, Raheem Sterling has more than ruffled a few feathers on Merseyside during the pre-season build-up, but now that the Premier League campaign is well and truly upon us, that cacophony of emotion ought to fade into the...
Di Maria right to leave Old Trafford, but can PSG help him heal?
The summer of 2014 saw Angel Di Maria celebrate an amazing Champions League win as Real Madrid finally got their hands on the elusive La Decima. At the centre of that terrific campaign, it seemed as though this moment would solidify his place in the club’s already...
#7 & #11 Position Specific Challenges
Shooting Structure Set up the area as above. Rules The wide player receives the ball. They drive at and go past the mannequin. They then play a 1 2 around the next followed by a shot from outside the box. Crossing Structure Set up the area as above. You can use...
Fabian Delph – Manchester City FC’s New English Lion
Fabian Delph, 25 and an English born central midfield player at the centre of controversy over an £8 million pound transfer to Manchester City from Aston Villa. Originally from the North, Bradford born and a registered footballer at the Bradford City Centre of...
#4 Quarterback Position Specific Challenges
Screening Structure Set up the area as above, using football cones. Rules The reds try to pass the ball to each other. They can do this by either passing directly to each other or use the whites. The yellows in the middle tries to prevent the red player receiving the...
#5 #6 Position Specific Challenges
Clearances Structure -Set up the area as above. Rules -The wide players deliver balls into the box. -The red CB has to clear the ball with height and distance. -1 point past the yellow cones, 3 points past the red & 5 points pass the half way line. -Progress to...
How Futsal Could Be Your Ticket to Fame and Glory this Summer
Do you remember being asked as a child what you would like to be when you grow up? Was your dream to become a famous footballer? At the age of 34, I'm starting to think I might never play in a FA Cup final. In fact, I'm starting to think I might not have a...
#2 #3 Position Specific Challenges
Crossing This session will need a number of football cones. Structure -Set up the area as above. Rules -The FB plays around the mannequin combining with the red player. -The FB then delivers the ball in to the second 6 yard box. -The red players tries to get on to...
The 5 Skills You DON’T Need To Be A Killer 5-A-Side Player (And What You Should Be Doing Instead)
So you think you’re a good footballer? You’ve played with multiple teams and worked your way through all levels and age groups. Now you see yourself as a competent 11-a-side player. Maybe you’re a battering ram of a defender, a wicked little winger or a Hollywood...
Inspire London 2015 – Grassroots competition
A grassroots football competition is being run by Inspire Coaching Events, in association with Coaching Family and ourselves here at Discount Football Kits. We are donating some Football equipment, which will help support the winning grassroots club. The prize...
Finishing Under Pressure
Practice 1. The ball gets played through for the striker. The striker aims to score with the defender trying to prevent a goal. -Cut across defender to eliminate them -Accuracy, weight and disguise for shot Practice 2. The striker has to move into the box to...
Even More Possession Ideas
This week we have even more possession ideas for your training sessions. To find our latest deals you can visit our website homepage. Directional Structure -Set up the area depending on your outcome. Rules -Blues and whites fighting in the middle. -The game is played...
More Possession Ideas for Coaches
Gates Structure Set up the area depending on your outcome. Rules Blues and whites fighting in the middle. Play for time or play for points. A player in possession of the ball must release the ball through a gate for a team mate. If a player on the same team receives...
Possession Ideas for Coaches
Session 1. Structure Set up the area depending on your outcome. Rules 4v4 in the middle. The team that makes the highest amount of consecutive passes in the middle wins. If the blues make 6 passes and lose possession, the target to then beat for the yellows is 6. If...
Monaco Warm Up Against Arsenal
Match: Arsenal vs Monaco Duration of warm up: 23 Minutes Competition: Champions League Date: 25.02.2015 Part 1. The players jogged across the pitch individually for around 2-3 minutes. They then did their dynamic and static stretching with staff for 4.30 minutes....
Arsenal Warm Up Against Monaco
How does your team warm up for a game? Learn how Arsenal prepared for their last 16 tie with Monaco. Louis Lancaster watched the game and reported back to us here at Discount Football Kits so that you can try out this warm up with your team. Match: Arsenal vs Monaco...
Up Your Sleeve Sessions… What yours ?
Every coach needs to have a few sessions up their sleeve! What's yours? You can tweet them @DiscountFK or @LouisLancs. If you coach a childrens side you can view our wide range of children's football kits. This session is created by Louis Lancaster in association with...
Screening Forward Passes
Practice 1. Structure: -Set up as above. You can use football cones as markers like the diagram. -Vary the distances. Rules -The reds try to pass the ball to each other. -They can do this by either passing directly to each other or use the whites. -The yellows in the...
FA set to introduce head-injury rules for grassroots football
The FA plans to implement new rules on dealing with head injuries at amateur level by March this year after a strong campaign by Jeff Astle’s family. The former West Brom, Notts County and England striker died in 2002, aged 59, from a degenerative brain disorder,...
Strictly No Dancing – the FA’s football festival at the Top of the Tower
The top of the Blackpool Tower is usually reserved for the rhinestone encrusted foxtrotters from Strictly Come Dancing, but last Friday it played host to a very different event – an under-7s FA football festival. Using the hashtag #TowerFootball to promote the event,...
Blocking Practices
Practice 1. You can purchase our Slalom Poles and football cones for use in these training practices. Structure: -Set up as above. -Distances between 8-12 yards. Rules -The whites are in pairs. -Each pair passes their ball back and forth (two touch). -The yellow...
The FA Facilities Fund continues its funding of beleaguered grassroots clubs
Another 80 grassroots facilities across England are set to benefit from over £5.6m worth of investment. The fund, managed by the Football Foundation has generated a further £12m as a result of the partnership with the FA and the Government via Sport England, which...
Strikers Beyond
With The Ball The striker moves in the same direction as the ball followed by a diagonal run meeting a straight pass. Against The Ball The striker moves in the opposite direction to the ball followed by a diagonal pass meeting a straight run. Main Practice ...
We catch up with Kick It Out’s Season of Action and see how you can get involved
Kick It Out has been battling inequality in football for over 20 years and is now well into its second ‘Season of Action’, with a special focus on grassroots and community football. The ultimate aim of the Season of Action is to provide a greater opportunity to...
Crossing and Finishing Practices
Practice 1. Structure: -Use half a pitch . Pattern -CM starts with the ball. -CM passes out to either wing. -The wingers pass back inside to the same supporting CM. -The CM then switches play to the other winger. -That winger in possession then travels with...
The FA People’s Cup is Coming Very Soon!
The FA People's Cup, in partnership with the BBC’s Get Inspired, is a new 5 a side football competition which launches on 14th January 2015. It’s a knockout competition just like the professional FA Cup and welcomes male, female and disability players with categories...
1v1, 2v2 Tournament
Stage 1 1v1s White v Blue Pitch 1 White v Blue Pitch 2 Rules: -First to score 10 goals. -Whoever wins gets a point for their team. Stage 2. 2v2 White v Blue Rules: -First to score 10 goals. -Whatever team wins get the point. ...