Best Soccer Training Equipment for Children
Choosing the right training equipment for a young footballer can make the difference between a child who trains enthusiastically every day and one who loses interest after a week.
The best equipment is not the most expensive. It is the equipment that allows maximum repetition, keeps the child engaged, and develops real football skills.
What to Look for in Youth Football Training Equipment
Before buying anything, ask these three questions:
- Can my child use it alone, without a partner or coach?
- Does it develop real football skills, not just fitness?
- Will my child still want to use it after the first week?
1. Elastic Return Ball System
A ball attached to an elastic cord that returns automatically after each touch. This is the single most effective solo training tool for young players. It allows hundreds of repetitions per session without chasing the ball, developing touch, timing, and both feet simultaneously.
2. Speed Cones and Agility Markers
Lightweight, portable, and versatile. Use them for dribbling circuits, coordination drills, and decision-making exercises.
3. Speed Ladder
A flat ladder laid on the ground for footwork training. 5 to 10 minutes of ladder work before a ball session significantly improves movement quality, balance, and coordination.
4. Rebounder Net
A net that bounces the ball back at different angles depending on where it is struck. Excellent for first touch training and simulating unpredictable match situations.
5. Structured Video Exercise Programme
Equipment alone is not enough. The most effective training combines the right tool with a structured programme that tells the child exactly what to do, in what order, and at what intensity.
The Most Complete Solution for Home Training
The ideal setup combines an elastic return ball with a structured video programme. The child has the tool and the method. No partner needed, no coach required, no large space necessary.
This is exactly what the Planeto Foot Pro kit provides: a premium elastic ball system combined with access to 160+ structured video exercises via Planeto Academy.
The complete home training kit trusted
by clubs across Europe
The premium training kit with elastic ball
+ 160+ video exercises via Planeto Academy.
-10% on the next 10 orders only - Code: PLANETO10PRO
Discover Planeto Foot Pro T4 - 94.99 EURMethod by Arnaud Labbe, former FFF trainer and FIFA speaker
Watch Planeto Club videos on YouTube