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Is scoring what you enjoy most about playing football? Check out these videos to learn how to score a goal.

Warming up is vital in football, especially in winter. Doing it properly reduces the risk of suffering a muscle injury at the start of a match or training session.

Football players have to prepare their kit bag every week for training sessions and matches. What do you need to have in your bag?We tell you which essential pieces of kit have to go in there.

This is an early-season session that focuses on muscle development and which you can dip back into over the course of the season. Footballers need to use all their muscles, not just the ones in their legs. You can do these drills in small groups to make them more fun and switch them up during the session.

What I'm not going to do here is state the obvious and tell you, "To play football you need a ball, boots, shorts, etc."If I did, you might be tempted to say something like, "What a genius. You need a ball to play football? I'd never have guessed.Don't worry! I've got other things to share with you and I hope they'll be useful for you.

Coaching a football team is no easy task. Looking for some advice on how to improve as a coach and keep your job for more than three months? Then stay right here because I've got just what you need.

When it comes to sport, men and women aren't (always) equal. Why? What are the differences? We explain all!

When you're a striker, provocation is something you have to deal with in pretty much every game.

What I'm not going to do here is state the obvious and tell you, "To play football you need a ball, boots, shorts, etc."If I did, you'd only come back to me and say, "This guy's a genius! You need a ball to play football? I'd never have worked that out for myself." Don't worry! I've got other things to share with you and I hope they'll be useful for you.

Are "sports breaks" a good idea? What are its effects? How should you go about the "restart"? Here are some answers from a sports doctor!

Ever tried to play a pass or control the ball without looking at what's around you? Take a look and nine times out of ten you'll be able to run forward, play the ball first time or shield it from an opponent. Want to know everything you need to know about vision, giving yourself more time on the ball and helping your team to win? Then this is the article for you.

Scoring goals is what football is all about. "Oh, really?" I hear you say. "This guy's a genius!" Want to improve your stats and become your team's number one goalscorer? I've got some advice to share with you.

You’re gutted! You're on the bench for the next game or, even worse, you haven't even made the squad. Don't panic! We show you the advantages of being a sub and how to come out stronger.

Pleasure, safety and a boost for self-confidence: that really says it all about Futsal!

Centre-back and captain of the first team since 2008, director of the football school, U11s coach and club employee (!), Grégory Laloyer is the Swiss army knife of Stade Béthunois Football Club. He is also a Kipsta ambassador.

Playing football is great, but playing football in the position that suits you best is even better! A lot of players start playing in one position and transition into others over the years. Do you know which position is right for you?

Are you a footballer who's looking to keep up their cardio training and stay in shape? Then these tips are for you.

So you're a goalkeeper. Want some advice on how to save penalties? Here are four top tips that will help you improve and become the best keeper at your club.

Football players are technicians who express themselves as part of a system thanks to their physical and mental abilities. We have a bespoke muscle-development programme just for you.

The season is under way and you've got the feeling that your coach doesn't have much faith in you. You've been on the bench more often than not and when you have come on it's been late in the game. The situation is far from ideal for you. Here's some advice on how to nail down that starting place you want so badly.

Every week, football players have to pack their football bag for training sessions and matches. What do you need to have in your bag?We tell you which essential pieces of kit have to go in there.

"I'd love to play with them..." Has anyone ever said that about you in your football team? Here are the 3 things you need to become a good team-mate on and off the pitch.

Your keeper's just seen red. She's off! It's a situation you've no doubt faced before. We tell you how to find the right replacement and avoid a heavy defeat.

Long seen as one of those positions no one wanted to play in, wing-backs are becoming more and more important in the modern game. Wing-backs have to both attack and defend, which means they are often the players who make a difference for their team.

The central midfielder (number 10) is critical to a team's operation. Do you already play this position and would like some tips on how to improve? Read on!

There's no other position like it in football. An essential but isolated figure on the pitch, goalkeepers are often seen as special and unique. But how do you spot a good goalkeeper?

For some people the urge to keep goal comes at an early age. We've got some advice on how you can help your little one play in what's a very special position.

If you're going to hit the ground running when the season resumes, you need to follow a special programme during the break. Here's a programme I've put together so that you can work on your responsiveness, speed and explosiveness.

Stretching is an essential part of football and a topic widely debated by footballers. Everyone has their own habits and beliefs! As a result, many popular misconceptions have arisen, which we'll now attempt to clear up by focusing on one question: WHEN should you stretch?

Are you a defensive midfielder?Your aim: to stop the opposition from scoring or force them to make a mistake. We have some tips for you on how to improve your defensive skills and excel in the position.

When the weather's bad and you can't play or train as normal, the coach has to come up with a plan B. How can you turn the situation into an opportunity by playing sports other than football? Check out our advice!

"I'd like to play with her. She's a good team-mate." Has anyone ever said that about you in your football team? We tell you the three things you need to become a good team-mate on and off the pitch.

It's not always easy to help your child work on their game. Whether you’re a football fan, a former player, a sports lover in general or a complete sportsphobe, we’ve got some advice that should help you out.

With football about to resume, are you looking to work on your cardio fitness without it taking up too much time? Got five minutes to spare to develop your cardiovascular capacity?Here's my cardio routine for the layoff period.

Want to work on bending or curling the ball? Our video shows you how to put spin on your shots so you can score in style.

So you think that football involves more than just your feet? Work on your aerial game with our videos on learning to do a header.

How have the last few weeks been for you in terms of sport? You'll no doubt have been exercising in a different way or not as much. With training sessions on hold and gyms closed, sticking at it has not been easy.

Looking to bend the ball more when you shoot? Reluctant to shoot with your weaker foot? Watch our video and learn how to bend the ball with the outside of your foot.

Getting and staying fit for football We've got some examples for you of fitness drills you can do pre-season and over the winter break and for working on your speed and explosiveness throughout the year.

Playing football is great fun. Even better is to be able to play in the position where you can best express your particular abilities! A lot of players start playing in one position and transition into others over the years. Do you know which position is best for you?

Our kids and teens move, jump, run, dance... Basically, they never stop! A natural need to have fun and exercise?

Many sports put strain on and weaken the knees, so when you have knee problems it’s hard to know which ones you can do. With the help of Manuel Assunçao, physiotherapist, let me tell you everything (or almost everything) about knee pain.

If a player always gives the impression of having plenty of time to do what they want on the pitch, they're one of the rare footballers to have mastered the art of positioning. Knowing where to position yourself gives you the upper hand over your opponents, and even allows you to compensate for a lack of speed or explosiveness. We're here to help you save time and space based on the position you play in.

It tends to be a case of all or nothing when it comes to holidays: You either make the most of the downtime to exercise OR you disrupt your daily routines and your well-oiled habits. So, what can you do? Stay tuned for our top tricks…

What if sports could help students find their way back to the school system?

Is your child scared of meeting new people or of speaking out in a group? How can you stop them worrying about what other people think? Which sports could help them?

You've probably heard of football and squash, right? Well then you already know a bit about jorkyball… Find out more in this article!

They're a nightmare for athletes and an injury that you wouldn't wish on anyone: stress fractures. But can they be avoided? What are the early warning signs and how do you treat a stress fracture?

So you think you know all there is to know about our number one sport? Come and join our team of fans and acquaint/reacquaint yourself with the laws of the game, which are forever changing.

Are you an athlete or a supporter with fear of failure? Let's talk about it in this article.

From stretches to tears, we take a look at muscle strains and explain what to do if it happens to you.

How to combine sport and studies successfully? This is a question with one answer: the school sports section. We tell you how it works.

Learn five exercises to strengthen your ankles and knees and improve your proprioception.

In football, the warm-up is a key part of your performance on the pitch. Here's our advice on how to get it right!

Are you looking for a team sport that you can start wherever you want, with whoever you want? Then football is just what you need!

Stretching the muscles and warming up - essential elements for playing football. A subject on which all players have their little pet ideas and habits! There is a lot of 'received wisdom' or folklore in this area so we thought it a good idea to explain best practices in the area of warming-up and muscle stretching, etc.

We tell you the five benefits of football for body and mind.

Still in love with the beautiful game after all these years? Then let us tell you about walking football, the game that lets you keep on scoring into your senior years!

Are you looking for a team sport that you can start wherever you want, with whoever you want? Then football is just what you need!

Is it time to sign your child up for a new sport again? See our tips on how to find a sport they'll love.

What's happening right now at Kipsta? Check out the latest news from your favourite football brand

KIPSTA will become the official matchball supplier of the UEFA Europa League and UEFA Europa Conference League for the 2024-2027 cycle.

Want to work on your aerial game? Watch our video and learn how to head the ball home.

The first versions of table football emerged at the end of the 19th century seeking to transfer the dynamics of a football match into a board game.

Wondering how to create a workout routine and stick to it, in spite of all the bustle of the start of the school year? We'll help!

The vVO2max is a very useful indicator for finding your rhythm and improving your running. We'll tell you everything you need to know about the subject. 

How does football benefit your health? Here are 5 benefits of football, for both body and mind.

Football and women is a love story that is continuing to intensify, with more and more women following and playing the game. We fill you in on the wonderful world of women's football.

Read on for advice from Pierre Yves, our physical therapist partner, on ways to recover after football training or a match.

Playing football is an experience for sharing with team-mates, so why not enjoy it with the best team of all: your family!

This is a vital period in terms of the season ahead and it needs to be managed properly. The way you approach it will depend on the standard of football you play. The model I'm going to propose to you is for amateur football (league/district).

So your little one wants to play in goal and you're asking yourself what kit and which gloves they need to stay safe. We've got lots of tips so you can help them in this key position.

The exercises I'm going to show you here will be more effective for footballers if complemented by a running programme. Want to find out more?

Today's full-backs attack just as much as they defend, while some centre-halves score more than ten goals a season.But football hasn't always been like that. I'll tell you about a time when defenders just defended and forwards did nothing but attack.

When you play football your boots are your working tool. Here are four pieces of advice on looking after your boots properly and giving yourself every chance of succeeding when you get back out on to the pitch.

For over 20 years, Kipsta has been creating products for male and female football players at all levels. In this article we present to you the Product Certification Team, who ensure that Kipsta products are tested and validated before they are released to stores.

This is one of those technical skills that no-one who knows football will forget - the Panenka by Zidane - during the final of the 2006 World Cup. At Kipsta, it's a team-developed way of life - our raison d'etreIn this article you will read about the raison d'etre and the key objectives of Kipsta, Decathlon's brand name for football products.

KIPSTA has been designing products suited to players of both sexes, for all levels, for more than 20 years. Take a look at the KIPSTADIUM in Tourcoing in the North of France. It is the world-wide research and development centre for the design and development of all football-related products under the brand name of KIPSTA.

Kipsta is the official partner of the Pro League. The brand today unveiled its new Pro League OMB to the public.

The LFP and Kipsta unveil the return phase version of the official Ligue 1 Uber Eats ball, which will make its debut on 28 December 2022.

How does football benefit your health? Here are 5 benefits of football, for both body and mind.

Football is undoubtedly the most popular sport in the world. But why so much love for a round ball? Read on to find some answers that might interest you and your budding footballers.

What is concussion, and how can we prevent it? How do you take care of concussion? Discover medical professionals' answers and advice.

Canoe-kayak is good for both body and mind. It's a real symbiosis between enjoyment and getting fit, and all this taking place in a natural setting [...]

Forward, defensive midfielder, wide midfielder, central defender, full back ... there are so many positions and roles to play in football and, with them, opportunities to develop as a player.We reveal all the benefits that women footballers can reap from playing in different positions.

One-twos are not the easiest trick to master.Our video will show you how they're done.

As a footballer, your football boots are your tools. Read on for four pieces of advice to keep your football boots in top shape and improve your chances next time you step out onto the pitch.

A football manager, often called the head coach, is the person responsible for leading a football club or a national team. But what makes a good football manager? What is their job? How to become a good football manager Discover the many tips we co-wrote with our partner Vestiaires Dirigeant.