7 essential training tools to up your game

Be it in your garden, against a wall or at your local pitch, there are two key ingredients which will help you to get to the top of your game – dedication and the right training tools! Here at Mitre, we have assembled a list of 7 crucial training tools needed to up your game.

1. The right football – #madewithmitre

At the forefront of all great footballers is a great football. At Mitre, footballs have been developed and crafted for over 200 years. Our footballs have been designed for a variety of surfaces including astro, tarmac, and grass. Mitre footballs are engineered to deliver. Durable. Innovative. Professional performance.

2. A partner/team

From the professionals in the English Football League right down to the grassroots level, football is a team game. There is only so much you can do solo. Rally your friends or join a team, the skills needed to up your game require teamwork and cooperation.

3. Goal trainer

Shooting and passing is all about accuracy. The 2-in-1goal trainer is a football goal that turns into an all-purpose training tool. The range of holes make it ideal for perfecting your passing and shooting. An essential for those looking to improve their accuracy.

 4. Agility ladder

The agility ladder allows you to perfect those quick steps. Effortlessly dancing around your opponents will become second nature to you once you have mastered this ladder.

5. Resistance chute

Both power and acceleration are vital when on the pitch. The resistance chute is the perfect aid for building up both. Strap the chute around your waist and take off!

6. Pitch markers

Pitch markers are textbook for a variety of different drills and exercises. Whether you are using them as pitch boundaries or creating space, pitch markers are brilliant for the training field.

7. Free kick dummies

The mud, sweat and tears you put into your training will all be worth it once you hit the pitch with your team. And what better way to demonstrate your potential than by scoring that perfect free kick. The free kick dummies can simulate a free kick wall or be used for training drills. Either way they’re a sure fire way of improving your game.