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.
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.
"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.
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!
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.
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.
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?
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?
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.
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.
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 [...]
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
2019 will be the year! More sport, more family, more focus on work...That's great and all, but don't forget the most important thing: football. Here you'll find a few ways to strengthen your relationship with the ball, there's not a second to lose!
Every footballer must pay particular attention to the feet. Discover a few tips to help you protect them and continue to perform your best on the football pitch.
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.
Playing football in winter is not always easy, especially for young children. It can be hard to motivate a young player to go out and train when the temperature is hovering around zero. Here's some advice on keeping them interested when it's chilly outside
So you’re missing your football and feel a bit like a smoker who’s just been told to quit (OK, maybe not, but you know what I mean)? Don’t worry, you’re not alone! Have you been waiting for months, telling yourself: “When football starts up again I’m going to play every day”? Then you need to be careful and make sure you don’t get carried away and risk picking up an injury when you get going again. Here’s some advice on what you need to do to stay injury-free when football starts up again (and it will, one day).
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!
Football is undoubtedly the most popular sport in the world. But why is there so much passion for the beautiful game? Here are a few ideas that might be of interest.
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?
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.
Hitting a long pass without it being intercepted can be hard. Our video will show you how to flight the ball through the air and pick out your team-mate from a distance.
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.
When it comes to women's football, there is no shortage of preconceived stereotypes. Not physically strong enough, goalkeepers who are just there to fill out 11 on a side, etc. Maybe you've heard them too. Here are the 4 most widespread stereotypes about women's football.
So football's off for its midwinter break and like lots of players you're wondering how you can enjoy the festive season without it impacting on your fitness levels.Here's some advice for you
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.
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.
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.
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.
Ambassadors on the pitch, our professional footballers wear Kipsta football boots and goalkeeping gloves when they play. In the process, they put Kipsta products to the test at the very highest level and share their views with our design teams.
How to bring out the captain in you.How to be a better defensive midfielder.
We've got some advice for you on how to be a better player and a better team-mate too.
"I'd like to play with him. He's a good teammate..." Has anyone ever said that about you in your football team?We tell you the three things you need to become a good teammate on and off the pitch.
Parents are constantly concerned about their kids' diet, and at every stage of their development. What should I feed them? What should I avoid? What should I feed active children? or a fussy eater?
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.
When you come from 11-a-side football, the physical impact is a real trump card for futsal, even though futsal has considerably developed in that area. The other way round, if you have played futsal for several years, there are plenty of benefits for the 11-a-side version.
At Kipsta, our products and services are designed to help you have the time of your life on the football pitch. We aim to support you as you train and play so that you can enjoy your passion for football to the full.
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?
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!
If you play football and you're looking for a programme that will keep you in shape when football stops for its midwinter break, then you're in the right place.Stay right there! Let's go!
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.
