Marking and Land Development Equipment
This selection brings together the pitch equipment that a club sets up before training or a match: goals and mini-goals, spare nets, shooting targets, adjustable hurdles, corner flags, and boundary accessories. These are items that remain in the club’s premises for years.
This selection is aimed at managers, coaches, and materials officers who equip a facility, not at players who are getting dressed.
What does the training material contain?
First, you’ll find the goals, from foldable models for youth training to smaller goals for five-a-side or eight-a-side football, along with their separately sold replacement nets. Next are the marking accessories, corner flags, pegs and ground marking equipment.
The technical section includes shooting targets, which can be fixed in the corners of a goal to work on accuracy, and hurdles, adjustable in height or foldable for support work. These are the pieces of equipment that make up a training workshop.
How to choose a goal for your club?
The format is chosen primarily according to the category using it. A mini-goal is suitable for small group work and younger players; an intermediate-sized goal is used for five-a-side or eight-a-side football; the official dimensions come into play as you approach eleven-a-side games.
The next consideration is transport. A foldable or removable goal can be stored away and moved from one pitch to another, at the cost of a lighter structure. A fixed goal lasts longer but requires a permanent location and proper anchoring.
Replacement nets: what to check
A net wears out faster than the structure that holds it, and is replaced several times in the life of a goal. Two key points to consider when ordering are: the exact dimensions of the goal, which must match the net and not the other way around, and the mesh, which can be tighter or looser depending on exposure to the elements.
Taking measurements of the existing goal before purchasing helps avoid most mistakes. The depth at the ground, often forgotten, is just as important as the width and height.
Targets, hurdles and workshop materials
The shooting targets are stretched across the corners of a goal, reducing the available striking area. They are used for precision work and provide immediate feedback to the player, making them a popular accessory for both individual and group sessions.
The hurdles come in an adjustable version, with several heights on the same model, or in a foldable version sold in sets. The first type is suitable for versatile use across several categories, while the second is aimed at quick agility work where multiple runs are needed.
The rest of the club equipment
This page is part of a larger collection. The goals and nets have their own selection, as do the hurdles and hoops, cones and markers, corner flags and dugout shelters. The training equipment page brings everything together.
Equipping your club on a budget
The training material is an investment for an association, and end-of-line items are appealing because this equipment doesn't evolve much from year to year. The sale section for clubs and the club deals section gather these opportunities, while clearance and deals cover the whole site.
The calendar is important for a club budget. Black Friday kicks off the discount period, followed by the end-of-year holidays, winter sales and then the French Days of spring. Many clubs take advantage of the off-season to renew their equipment, when the pitches are free and the budget is approved.
Frequently asked questions
What size goal should be chosen for children?
Mini-goals and smaller goals are suitable for small group work and youth categories. The format is chosen based on the intended use, from five-a-side football to eight-a-side, before moving to official dimensions.
Are nets sold with the goal?
It depends on the model; some come complete while others do not. Replacement nets are available separately, and it's necessary to know the exact dimensions of the goal, including depth at the ground.
What is the purpose of a shooting target?
It is fixed in the corners of a goal to reduce the striking area. It is a precision training tool that provides immediate feedback to the player during exercises.
What is the difference between an adjustable hurdle and a foldable hurdle?
The adjustable hurdle offers several heights on the same model, allowing it to be used across different categories. The foldable hurdle, often sold in sets, is designed for quick agility work where multiple runs are executed.
Where can club equipment be found at reduced prices?
On the club deals section and the club sales section, which gather discounts for this category. The clearance section covers a wider range of end-of-line products on the site.
