Each soccer player dreams of marking that perfect goal, the one that flies beyond the goalkeeper and lands defectively in the upper corner of the network. This is what he knows affectionately in the football hose as “the best containers.” In this blog, we will explore what containers are, why they are so coveted and some tips and exercises to help you perfect this incredible skill. What are the best containers? The upper containers refer to the upper corners of the goal, where the crossbar and the line are located. Writing in these areas is particularly challenging and impressive because…
Author: Ivan Petrov
In 2022, Manchester United launched its ‘Friends of the Academy’ initiative to support the local football community by sharing their resources and knowledge with coaches, schools, junior clubs and young players northwest of England. At the time of the launch, the club said that the initiative, led by the Manchester United talent program, led by Jennifer Mildenhall, was to provide an opportunity for local clubs and schools to get directly involved with Manchester United and Learnn Things. Nick Cox, head of the Manchester United Academy, said “The Friends of the Academy initiative is another aspect of our program that is…
In addition to offering our great variety of football equipment and accessories, did you know that we also sacrifice a broader range of sports equipment and accessories? ⚽️ 🏉 🥎 🏏 🏏 🏑 🏸 🏸 We currently have a series of sports education schools and suppliers throughout the United Kingdom to which we supply, and we are always looking to build in this area. If you work in a sports school or provider, get in touch, since we would love to have a conversation about how we can support it. Or if they have friends or family who do it,…
The euros, or the European football championship to give it is a full name, is the main UEFA tournament and occurs every year in a different country (or countries) in Europe since its inception in 1960, and Euro 2024 is tournament 17. The host country in 2024 is Germany, with 10 cities that organize matches through the tournament, starting in Munich on Friday, June 14, 2024 and ending with the final in Berlin, at the Olympiastadion Berlin, THello HERHA BERLIN HOME, On Sunday, July 14, 2024. Berlin: Olimpiastadion Berlin (current capacity: 71000) Colonia: Colonia Stadium (43,000) Dortmund: BVB Stadium Dortmund…
Incredible news the weekend when they told one of our former members, Romario, has signed for the Manchester City Academy “I would like to thank him for giving him the platform to begin. Foot-Tech was an integral part of his trip to this point and always asks him to return.” We got home a little more to this and Nick played football with his father for many years! It could not have happened to the most pleasant people. A lovely boy and a big family. We wish you all the best and we are always here if you need us.…
The Football Association (FA) has announced that the changes are reaching youth football in England, which will be implemented from the 2026/27 season. These changes aim to improve the experiences of young players, the promotion of both enjoyment and skills development. There are many rumors about what the detail could mean, including 3v3 or 4v4 that are brought by children under 7 years and children under 8 years, and 11-A-SIDE do not start up to less than 15 years. This is what they are so far about the future of the absent base … ** Update – New announcement of…
As parents, coaches and active participants in MacClesfield -based base football, we were excited to dive in the local football facilities plan (LFFP) for Cheshire East. This ambitious program, headed by the Football Foundation in collaboration with the Council of Cheshire East and local interested parties, will greatly improve football facilities in the region. For us, it is not just football; It is about supporting our children, their friends and the community in general in their passion for the beautiful game. Here is our summary of the report that has been published recently. Base football vision The LFFP describes a…
February 9, 2025 Small football games are modified versions of the traditional format from 11 next to it, with fewer team players, just up to 1V1. These games are played in narrower releases with reduced goals and have more short matches. This configuration guarantees that each player is most frequently involved with the ball, which leads to an increase in touches and participation in the game, and is fantastic to use within training sessions. Benefits of small sides games: Development of improved skills: With fewer players, individuals have more opportunities to practice dribbling, step and shot, accelerating their technical growth.…
February 17, 2025 Heating games are essential to prepare young players physically and mentally for a training session, or a match. They help improve key skills, such as agility, balance, coordination and teamwork, while also preventing injuries as they age, and are excellent to involve children and concentrate. Here are 10 fun and effective warming games that coaches can use at the beginning of a training session or before the game (the suitability will depend on the ages of the players): 1. Tag games (freezing label, sharks and fish) Aim: Players improve their agility, speed and awareness. How to play:…
After our FA update: the changes in the publication of the youth soccer blog in England in December in response to all the rumors that rumble in the base football community, the FA in England has finally made its announcement! Your future adjustment plan is approaching and this is what it means for base youth football. Since the season after next, 2026-27, FA is implementing significant changes in youthful base football in England, with the aim of improving the game experience for young players. These updates focus on increasing the time in the ball, improving game opportunities and creating a…
