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Over the next month there will be plenty of Black Friday football deals and discounts on offer. Take advantage and secure the perfect Christmas football gift for the player, coach or enthusiast in your life.
Listed on this page are some football present ideas to help provide some inspiration. To help categorise, we have split our suggestions into two - On-Pitch and Off-Pitch. On-Pitch includes items that will be useful for players and coaches. Whereas Off-Pitch includes purchases more relevant for fans and followers.
If your loved one plays or simply loves the beautiful game, any of this selection of football Xmas gifts will be an ideal choice.
On-Pitch
Football players and coaches are constantly looking for ways to improve their individual and team performances. Training devices and equipment are one way to develop the skills needed to perform on the pitch.
Why not give the gift of motivating your loved one to improve their game? Here are some suggestions, starting with most traditional before moving onto more modern options.
This selection of offerings are all suitable for players but are also great ideas for football coach gifts. Whether working at grassroots or a higher level, football coaches will benefit from any of this choice of presents.
Football
Perhaps the most obvious gift - since the entire sport revolves around it. Things to consider are the size of the ball.
Size 5 balls are good for players 15 and older. Size 4 balls are better for ages 11-14. Size 3 balls are best for players under 10. Also available are Size 2 and mini balls for any aspiring ballers, typically under the age of 6.
Football Boots
Another essential piece of kit for players and coaches are boots. Nowadays, football boots come in different designs, colours, and styles, so you can be creative with your selection. Just remember to keep in mind the actual needs of the person you are gifting for.
Makers create different types of football boots for different surfaces. For advice on how to choose the right boot for you, watch this helpful video.
Other Training Equipment
You can make individual and team training sessions more effective and fun by using additional training accessories. Ideas for items include pop-up goals, rebound nets, agility ladders, cones, slalom poles and even free kick mannequins.
VR Training App
One of the most exciting advancements in football training tools is the development of virtual reality (VR). VR headsets allow players to step onto a virtual field and immerse themselves in realistic game scenarios.
Research in football cognition has shown the best way to train game intelligence is to train in a game-like environment. Game intelligence requires information gathering, through the skill of scanning. The ability to scan, gather information and make split-second decisions is a necessity on the pitch.
Studies have revealed that players who scan more, retain possession more often, and make more successful forward passes. Training in VR allows players to enhance cognitive skills, such as scanning, vision, awareness and decision-making. All without the physical demands of traditional practice.
Champions League level clubs and players, such as Borussia Dortmund, FC Copenhagen, Martin Ødegaard, Aurélien Tchouaméni and Roméo Lavia, have all used the Be Your Best VR training app to improve their cognitive skills.
Learn more about Be Your Best's individual and team subscription offerings →
Off-Pitch
When searching for a gift for a football fan, buyers are spoilt for choice. Here is short list of items you could purchase to make the football enthusiast in your life happy this Christmas.
- Football Shirt: Fans love collecting and wearing the kit of their favourite teams and players. Current season kits are available from most sports retailers or directly from clubs. Retro shirts are also highly popular, for this check out Classic Football Shirts.
- Match Tickets: Few experiences compare to attending a live match of your favourite team. Therefore, giving the gift of match tickets is almost always a safe bet.
- Football Books: Ranging from player autobiographies, to the history of the game, tactics or clubs. To help with your search, here’s a list of the best football / soccer books, courtesy of Goodreads.
- Football Video Games: Lots of lovers of football also enjoy playing video games of the sport. So if your gift receiver is also a gamer, you are not likely to go wrong with this gift.
- Football Themed Accessories: Hats, socks, towels, keyholders, mugs, phone cases, keychains, bracelets, and even blankets. Pretty much anything you can think of - there will likely be a specific football version of it.
- Football Art: Whether photography, paintings, drawings, animations, posters, or prints. Football art captures iconic moments, legendary players, and the atmosphere of the game in picture.
This list could continue; plenty of retailers offer unique football themed gifts, so be sure to search for your own ideas.
Time to start browsing
That wraps up our proposed football related shopping list for Black Friday 2024. These items would all be perfect football gifts for boys and perfect football gifts for girls. We have even considered gifts for football coaches too.
Start browsing now and be ready to grab those Black Friday football deals when they become available. Black Week typically starts a week ahead of Black Friday (29th November), with Cyber Monday 2nd December.
Happy football gift shopping and buying!
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